Episode 2 of 3
Cocke Assumes Leadership
- When
- 1846
- Where
- Botetourt Springs
In 1846, trustees hired Charles Lewis Cocke to direct the seminary after the founder's departure, marking the start of his tenure.
Bradley left in 1845 for Missouri, and in 1846, the seminary's trustees hired a 25-year-old math instructor from Richmond named Charles Lewis Cocke to direct the institution. This transition occurred at the site originally developed as a resort.
Sources
- Hollins University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Roanoke, Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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