William Frank Henderson
(1853-1935)
Student 1872-1873
College Physician 1891-1920
Consulting Physician 1920-1935
During more than half of his life, Dr. William F. Henderson treated thousands of cadets at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). Efficient and kindly, he also chaperoned dances and attended football games, where he staunchly supported the team. Off-campus, the well-known physician made house calls to virtually every home in Blacksburg.
Henderson Hall
First section completed in 1876
Marker can be reached from Alumni Mall (Virginia Route 314) west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 460).
Courtesy hmdb.org
