Driver in Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Florence Graded School
Erected 1967 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-271.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 49.4′ N, 76° 29.45′ W. Marker was in Suffolk, Virginia. It was in Driver. Marker was on Nansemond Parkway (Virginia Route 337) 1.3 miles west of Shoulders Hill Road (Virginia Route 626), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 4540 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk VA 23435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Florence Graded School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glebe Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hargrove's Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Glebe Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bennett's Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sleepy Hole Ferry (approx. half a mile away); Yeates School (approx. half a mile away); James Bowser, Revolutionary Soldier (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffolk.
More about this marker. This marker was removed in 2018 during construction of a new Bowser Elementary School. A new, updated marker was erected and unveiled on September 22, 2023.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. This page has been viewed 1,452 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on October 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2011, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.