Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Marshall Hahn Jr.
(1926- )
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011
1. Thomas Marshall Hahn Jr. Marker
President 1962-1974
President Emeritus 1975-
One of the university’s greatest presidents, T. Marshall Hahn Jr. engineered Virginia Tech’s evolution from a college to a major research university. The dynamic leader severed ties with Radford College and made the Corps of Cadets voluntary, spurring record enrollments of women an unprecedented growth in the student body, degree programs, faculty, research, and physical plant. At age 35, he became Tech’s youngest president.
Hahn Hall phase I completed in 1988
Erected by VPI Class of 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 37° 13.66′ N, 80° 25.521′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from West Campus Drive east of Duckpond Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blacksburg VA 24061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Leigh Robeson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Edward Williams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert James Davidson (about 400 feet away); Mary Draper Ingels (about 500 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Hahn Hall - South Wing. Virginia Tech (Submitted on June 1, 2011.)
2. Hahn Hall - North Wing. Virginia Tech (Submitted on June 1, 2011.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011
2. Hahn Hall - South Wing
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2011
3. T. Marshall Hahn Jr. Hall
Distinguished scientist, educator, corporate leader
Head, Department of Physics 1954-1959
President 1962-1974
His leadership and vision immeasurably strengthened
Virginia higher education and transformed
this institution into a widely recognized,
comprehensive university.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
