Historical Marker

Marshall University

Hal Greer Boulevard & 5th Avenue, Huntington · Huntington · Cabell

Inscription

Named for John Marshall, Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court, 1801-1835. Founded as Marshall Academy, 1837, and chartered as Marshall College, 1858. Established as a state-supported institution, 1867. Granted university status, 1961.

Location

AddressHal Greer Boulevard & 5th Avenue, Huntington

CityHuntington

CountyCabell

StateWest Virginia

Coordinates37.509716, -80.105788

Sources

West Virginia Archives and History, Highway Historical Marker Program

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