Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Martin Robinson Delany
Martin Robinson Delany
Born free May 6, 1812
Lawrence and North Streets
Charles Town, VA (W VA)
Son of Samuel Delany (slave)
and Patti Peace Delany (free)
grandson of African prince
Prince Hall Mason
physician, scientist, inventor,
African explorer, newspaper publisher
& editor, author, trial justice;
Major in Union Army
first and highest ranked Black field officer
during Civil War
appointed by President Abraham Lincoln
Honorable E.M. Stanton, Secretary of War, February 18, 1865.
"Do not fail to have an interview with this
most extraordinary and intelligent Black man"
Abraham Lincoln.
"I thank God for making me a man, but Delaney always
thanks him for making him a Black man"
Frederick Douglas
"His was a magnificent life, yet, how many of us
have heard of him?"
W.E.B. Dubois
Dedicated August 7, 1999 A.D., 5999 A.L.
Erected 1999 by Star Lodge #1, Free & Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliated.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Heroes
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Location. 39° 17.218′ N, 77° 51.693′ W. Marker is in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on South Lawrence Street, 0.1 miles south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the front (east) exterior of the "Old Stone House/Star Lodge No. 1" building, north end. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Stone House / Star Lodge No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); John Thomas Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Town Schools (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Williams House (about 400 feet away); A Brief History of the Old Presbyterian Church in Charles Town (about 500 feet away); Etter Hall (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Etter Hall (about 500 feet away); Samuel Washington House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles Town.
Regarding Martin Robinson Delany. "Frederick Douglas" is mentioned. Should that be "Frederick Douglass"?
Related markers.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 16, 2008
2. Star Lodge No. 1, a.k.a. "The Old Stone House"
Note visitors standing in front of the marker, lower right.
Also see . . .
1. Martin Delany. (Submitted on August 23, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Martin Robinson Delany Biography. (Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. USCT, 104th U.S. Colored Infantry
Photographed By Wikipedia
3. Maj. Martin Robinson Delany
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,579 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on May 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 1, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
