Fork Union Military Academy - Skirmisher Yearbook (Fork Union, VA)

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FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY History HE LAND now comprising the Academy campus has the unique dis- tinction of never having been sold. In early colonial times it was part of a large tract of land which was deeded by the English King to one of his favorites. The particular part of this tract of which the Academy campus is composed was handed down from father to son until the last heir set it aside by deed for school purposes. It was later given to the trustees of Pork Union Military Academy. The village of Fork Union has for many generations been noted for its excellent schools and some of the greatest teachers of the past generation taught in the community-Dr. John A. Broadus, Dr. P. S. Henson, and Dr. George Boardman Taylor being among the number. The inevitable result has been a high intellectual standard among the people and a sincere love of learning. These characteristics will be recognized as being among the most valuable assets which an academy can possess. In 1898, under the inspiring leadership of the late Dr. William E. Hatcher, a group of citizens of the village of Fork Union, with which Dr. Hatcher had been intimately associated for Hfty years, joined together to establish the present Academy. A very desirable tract of land was donated, buildings were erected and a corps of instructors provided. A few years later the growth of the Academy necessitated other buildings, which were promptly erected. The school is now controlled by a Board of Eminent Trustees. All buildings are modern, fireproof, and practically new, having been erected in 1923 or later. Location In the Hills of Virginia, the Mother of States HE LOCATION gives Fork Union a great advantage. The Academy is remote from the evil influences of the small town and the dangers of the large city. A boy could not be in a safer place. The property is two miles from Fork Union Station on the Virginia Air Line Division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and four miles from Bremo Station on the James River Division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Any of the six daily trains may be reached in a few minutes from the school. Federal Highway No. 15, from Washington, D. C., to Raleigh, N. C., and State Highway No. 19. running west out of Richmond up the James River Valley, cross at Fork Union, giving good auto roads north, south, east and West. Bus service from Rich- mond daily. Leave Richmond 8.30 A. M. and 4 P. M. Leave Fork Union returning 8.20 A. M. and 5.40 P. M. Close connections may be made from all points. Twenty-one

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