Emory and Henry College

Emory and Henry College is a Virginia historical marker in Washington County, dedicated 1939.

Washington County · dedicated 1939 · Rte. 11, 8.3 miles east of Abingdon

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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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