Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Douglass Community School
Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number F-35.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 39° 6.59′ N, 77° 33.242′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street (Business State Highway 7) and Sycolin Road (County Route 643), on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 East Market Street, Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Douglass High School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Leesburg Lime Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Catlett Marshall (approx. 0.4 miles away); General George C. Marshall House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. George C. Marshall House (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Is W&OD Trail: Leesburg! (approx. half a mile away); Stationmaster's House (approx. half a mile away); The Depot (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Also see . . . Douglass Community School. A short history and listing of principals. (Submitted on February 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.