In 1839; the Virginia Military Institute became the nation�s first state-sponsored military college when the state arsenal in Lexington; Virginia; adopted an additional duty providing a college education to a small group of cadets. This humble experiment became the nation�s model for educating the citizen-soldier. Today cadets live a military lifestyle while pursuing an undergraduate degree and may choose to accept a commission in any branch of the armed forces upon graduation. Noted alumni include Pony Express organizer Ben Ficklin (1849); Nobel Peace Prize recipient Gen. George Marshall (1901); Polar explorer Adm. Richard Byrd (1908); U.S. Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark (1921); and actor Dabney Coleman (1957). Numbered among the alumni are over 260 general officers; 13 Rhodes Scholars; and a saint in the Episcopal Church. The Post; as the campus is called; is a National Historic District with its distinctive Gothic Revival architecture surrounding the central parade ground.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. NORTHERN PINE COUNTY HISTORYBy matt wThis book was written by one of our own that I had the pleasure to meet at her book signing. I have enjoyed reading about the early days of Pine County and have been amazed at how many of the buildings in the old photos are still around. I like to metal detect as a hobby and have been able to find some older sites as a result of my reading. It is a great coffee table book or gift for your older friends!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pine County History - AwesomeBy 2far@prodigy.netGood reference book. Since I grew up in the county it was a natural pick.
