National Register of Historic Places

Virginia Intermont College

Bristol (Independent City), Bristol County, Virginia
Listed
October 3, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000032

About this property

Virginia Intermont College (VI) was a private college in Bristol, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1884 to create additional educational opportunities for women. The college became coeducational in 1972. It experienced significant financial difficulties during the last years of its existence, was denied accreditation in 2013, and announced its closure on May 20, 2014. The name "Intermont" was a reference to the college's mountain setting. Holston Mountain, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, can be seen from the campus in Bristol, Virginia, part of the Tri-Cities region, which also includes Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee. After years of being shuttered and a failed attempt to reopen a business college, the campus suffered a devastating fire in the early morning hours of Friday, December 20, 2024, that resulted in the complete loss of the original core buildings.

Location

Bristol (Independent City), Bristol County, Virginia
36.60513, -82.17631

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Virginia Intermont College listed on the National Register?

Virginia Intermont College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Virginia Intermont College?

Virginia Intermont College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Virginia Intermont College?

The period of significance for Virginia Intermont College is recorded as the industrial era.

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