Ashland in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. Alexander G. Brown D.D.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
Rev. Alexander G. Brown D.D.
Chaplain at Boydton 1857-1858
Financial Secretary 1871-1875
Member of Board of Trustees
of Randolph-Macon College
for twenty nine years 1871-1900
Dr. Brown died here March 16, 1900
This lot was given to Randolph-Macon College
by members of Dr. Brown's family
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1900.
Location. 37° 45.858′ N, 77° 28.788′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is on North Center Street, 0.1 miles south of West Patrik Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 N Center St, Ashland VA 23005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blackwell House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Blanton House (approx. ¼ mile away); Ashland (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Company Sees Potential For A Town Among The Slash Pines (approx. 0.3 miles away); Randolph-Macon College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Downtown Business Growth Fuels Ashland Expansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Randolph-Macon College (approx. half a mile away); Henry at Hanover Courthouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
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