Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a Virginia historical marker in Salem County, dedicated 1942.

Salem County · dedicated 1942 · Rte. 112, 150 feet south of the I-81 North off ramp at exit 137

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At Salem is a liberal arts institution for men and women. Founded in Augusta County in 1842 as Virginia Institute, it was chartered in 1845 as Virginia Collegiate Institute; moved to Salem in 1847; chartered as Roanoke College in 1853, and was in operation throughout 1861-65. The students formed a company in the Confederate Army, Virginia Reserves, September 1, 1864.

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