McConnell's Birthplace
Posted by: vhasler
N 36° 38.087 W 082° 33.306
17S E 360969 N 4055484
Historical sign for Dr. McConnell, who was a strong supporter of the need for quality education for women.
Waymark Code: WM4X8N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Views: 25
Sign text:
Eight and one-half miles northwest was born John Preston McConnell, noted educator. He taught in Milligan College, the University of Virginia, and Emory and Henry College. He was the president of Radford State Teachers College, 1913-1937. Dr. McConnell was president of Southwest Virginia, Inc., and was associated with many cultural agencies.
Marker Number: No marker number, only Southwestern Virginia inc. 1938
Marker Title: McConnell's Birthplace
Marker Location: Route 23/58
County or Independent City: North of Weber City
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Southwestern Virginia, Inc 1938
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