Radford
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 37° 08.453 W 080° 33.078
17S E 539849 N 4110595
Town's history 1856 thru 1913.
Waymark Code: WMDR7X
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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It originated as a railroad town in 1856 and was known as Central. In 1862-65 this section was in the range of Union raids; Confederates burned the bridge at Ingles Ferry to retard raiders. Incorporated in 1887 as a town, the place was incorporated as a city in 1892 and named Radford, for Dr. John B. Radford, prominent citizen. Radford State Teachers College was established here, 1913.

Marker located on campus of present-day Radford University.

Marker Number: K-65

Marker Title: Radford

Marker Location: Along Hwy US-11 (East Main Street) at Radford University

County or Independent City: Radford, VA

Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission, 1941

Web Site: Not listed
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