Phoebus in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hampton Institute

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

1. Hampton Institute Marker

Inscription. Hampton Institute
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
the United States of America

1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1974 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 37° 1.394′ N, 76° 19.834′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Phoebus. Marker can be reached from Emancipation Drive south of East Tyler Street, on the left when traveling south. The National Historical Landmark plaque is on the west side of the pathway encircling the venerable Emancipation Oak on the campus grounds. It is accessible to pedestrians from the visitors' parking lot off Emancipation Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Emancipation Oak (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Emancipation Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); John Baptist Pierce (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phoebus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Church at Kecoughtan (approx. ¼ mile away); First Church at Kecoughtan (approx. ¼ mile away); This Wall (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Church at Kecoughton (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Additional keywords. Hampton University

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

2. Hampton Institute Marker

The marker is directly north of the Emancipation Oak.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2015, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 10, 2015, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.