Venable in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Legal Aid Justice Center and the Holt House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

1. Legal Aid Justice Center and the Holt House Marker

Inscription. The Holt House is an inspiration to people facing social prejudice and legal inequity. Charles B. Holt (1872-1950), born to former slaves in North Carolina, triumphed against the odds and achieved an American dream: home ownership. Holt's house is a fitting home for the Legal Aid Justice Center, which seeks justice for poor and low-income people, who are often at a disadvantage in our legal system. In 2002, when Legal Aid opened offices in the building next door, the Holt House stood abandoned and deteriorating. Legal Aid restored Holt's house to honor the Holt family and all families struggling to overcome injustice.

Erected by Legal Aid Justice Center. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 38° 2.367′ N, 78° 29.517′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Venable. It can be reached from Preston Avenue just south of Rosser Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Preston

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Ave, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles B. Holt: Born Into Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Changes in Holt's Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); An American Dream: Home Ownership (a few steps from this marker); Holt's Architecture (a few steps from this marker); Asalie Minor Preston: Teacher & Philanthropist (a few steps from this marker); Holt In Charlottesville: Work and Success (a few steps from this marker); C.B. Holt Rock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Park: Separate and Unequal (within shouting distance

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

2. Legal Aid Justice Center and the Holt House Marker

of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Donor signage nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

3. Donor signage nearby

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.