Justin Rolph Loomis

J. R. Loomis, Ph.D L.L.D
Loomis engraved by A. H. Ritchie
President of Bucknell University
In office
1858–1879
Preceded byGeorge Ripley Bliss
Succeeded byDavid Jayne Hill
Personal details
Born(1810-08-21)August 21, 1810
Bennington, New York
DiedJune 22, 1898(1898-06-22) (aged 87)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Justin Rolph Loomis (August 21, 1810 – June 22, 1898) was the fourth president of Bucknell University from 1858 to 1879.[1]

Loomis was married three times.[2] He constructed and lived in a three-story home on South Third Street in Lewisburg, still standing today. He was also instrumental in the construction of President's House, on the Bucknell campus, and the Baptist Church on South Third Street in Lewisburg. Loomis Field and Loomis Street at the university are named in his honor.[3] He is buried in Lewisburg Cemetery on South Seventh Street in Lewisburg.

References

  1. ^ "Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  2. ^ "President_Loomis.html". Departments.bucknell.edu. February 9, 1911. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  3. ^ Catalog – Google Books. December 18, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2010.


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