Merritt Eldred Hoag | |
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 Commemorative plaque of Merritt Eldred Hoag | |
| 11th President of the University of North Georgia | |
| In office 1949–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Clark Rogers |
| Succeeded by | John H. Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1909 |
| Died | 19 November 1994 (age 85) Young Harris, Georgia |
| Spouse | Faye Clegg Hoag |
| Children | John Randall Hoag |
| Alma mater | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Duke University |
Merritt Eldred Hoag (May 25, 1909 – November 19, 1994) was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II as well as the 11th president of North Georgia College (now known as the University of North Georgia).[1]
- ^ Roberts, William Pittman (1998). Georgia's Best Kept Secret: A History of North Georgia College. Dahlonega, Ga: Alumni Association of North Georgia College. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2013-04-10.