Emory and Henry College

Emory and Henry College (HMV4C)

Location: Glade Spring, VA 24340 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 45.365', W 81° 50.005'

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One mile north is Emory and Henry College, founded in 1836, the first institution of higher learning in southwest Virginia. It was named for Bishop John Emory of the Methodist Church and Patrick Henry, the orator of the Revolution. Four bishops of the Methodist Church, three governors, and one United States senator are among its alumni.
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HM NumberHMV4C
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Marker NumberI-7
Year Placed1939
Placed ByVirginia Conservation Commission
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Date Added Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 425608 N 4068138
Decimal Degrees36.75608333, -81.83341667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 45.365', W 81° 50.005'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 45' 21.90" N, 81° 50' 0.30" W
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Area Code(s)276
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 30414 Lee Highway, Glade Spring VA 24340, US
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