CHRONOLOGY
1820
February 21 Charles L. Cocke was born at Edgehill, King William County, Va.
1836
He entered Richmond College.
1838
He entered Columbian College at Washington, D. C.
1840
Graduated from Columbian College, and accepted a position at Richmond College.
1840
On December 31 married Susanna Virginia Pleasants, of Henrico County.
1840-1846
Connected with Richmond College.
1845
Called to take charge of "Valley Union Seminary," a co-educational school, Roanoke County, Va., at Botetourt Springs.
1846
June 23 arrived at Botetourt Springs to take charge of the school.
1846
July 1 the first session under Mr. Cocke's superintendence opened with 36 boys and 27 girls.
1852
Board of Trustees discontinued the department for boys.
1852
July 20 the session 1852-'53 opened for girls only, under the name The Female Seminary at Botetourt Springs, Va., Mr. Cocke, Principal, Registration 81 girls.
1853
September 4 the session of 1853-'54 opened with increased faculty and registration of 150 girls.
1855
Mr. and Mrs. John Hollins of Lynchburg, Va., donated funds to the institution, and in their Honor the name was changed to Hollins Institute.
1855-'61
1861-'65
Doors not closed during this period. Average attendance 134.
1865-'71
Average attendance 73.
1871-1900
Buildings, enlarged to accommodate 225 students.
1901