Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Alfred D. “A.D.” Price

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

1. Alfred D. "A.D." Price Marker

Inscription. Born into slavery in Hanover County in 1860, Alfred D. “A.D.” Price moved to Richmond in the late 1870s. Soon after coming to Richmond, he set up a blacksmith shop, which expanded into a livery stable and the funeral home that stands here, now known as A. D. Price Funeral Establishment. In August 1894, Price became one of the first funeral directors in Virginia to receive a state embalming license. He served on the board of directors of a number of businesses and organizations, including the Southern Aid Society, a prominent insurance company. Price served as its president from 1905 until his death on 9 April 1921.

Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1921.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 32.845′ N, 77° 26.242′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker was at the intersection of Leigh Street (Virginia

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Route 33) and Second Street, on the left when traveling east on Leigh Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Alfred D. "A.D." Price (ca. 1860-1921) (a few steps from this marker); Miller’s and Eggleston Hotels (a few steps from this marker); Quality Row (within shouting distance of this marker); A Legacy on Leigh Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Maggie Lena Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Ward (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away); Giles Beecher Jackson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Marker at the corner of Leigh and Second Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

2. Marker at the corner of Leigh and Second Streets

A.D. Price Funeral Establishment image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

3. A.D. Price Funeral Establishment

A.D. Price Funeral Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M.W.M Co, Aurora, Mo.

4. A.D. Price Funeral Home

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,282 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.