Cushing Hall

Cushing Hall is a four-story residence building at Hampden-Sydney College featuring detailed brick facades and symmetrical window patterns typical of Federal-style design. The structure provides student housing with common areas and sits among other campus buildings that form the heart of student life on campus.

The building was constructed between 1822 and 1833 by architects William Phaup and Reuben Perry as part of the college's early residential development. It stands as one of the oldest four-story dormitories in the country to remain in continuous use without interruption.

The building's name reflects a meaningful connection to the college's early leadership and legacy. Walking through its halls, you encounter spaces where students have lived together and formed lasting bonds for nearly two centuries.

The building houses primarily first-year students in shared rooms and underwent a complete renovation in 1999 with updated modern facilities. Its central location on campus provides easy access to classrooms, libraries, and dining areas.

The building served as the site where a student fraternity was re-established during a major campus convention in the late 1870s. Few visitors realize this connection when they pass through, yet it marks an important moment in the college's organizational history.

Location: Hampden Sydney

Inception: 1833

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Floors above the ground: 4

Part of: Hampden–Sydney College

GPS coordinates: 37.24380,-78.46090

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11