Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Anne Eliza Johns

16 Jul. 1831 - 22 Oct. 1889

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 2, 2024

1. Anne Eliza Johns Marker

Inscription. Anne Eliza Johns, volunteer nurse, teacher, and author of Cooleemee: A Tale of Southern Life, was born in Pittsylvania, Co., VA. She ministered to Confederate soldiers and Union prisoners in the hospitals in Danville, VA during the War Between the States. She returned to Leaksville, NC after the war.

Erected 1927 by Descendants of the Women of the Southern Confederacy, 1861-1865.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 36° 34.883′ N, 79° 23.996′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and Sutherlin Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 975 Main St, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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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: Pittsylvania County (a few steps from this marker); Danville Attractions (a few steps from this marker); Halifax County, VA (a few steps from this marker); Caswell County, NC (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Capitol of the Confederacy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutherlin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutherlin Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Confederate Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

April 23, 2021

2. Anne Eliza Johns Marker

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 2, 2024

3. Anne Eliza Johns Marker

Women of the Confederacy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 2, 2024

4. Women of the Confederacy Marker

Located behind the Marker on the same stone.

April 23, 2021

5. Anne Eliza Johns Marker

Anne Eliza Johns Memorial Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 10, 2024

6. Anne Eliza Johns Memorial Bench

A Memorial Bench dedicated to Anne Eliza Johns is located near the Danville Civil War Monument in Green Hill Cemetery.

Anne Eliza Johns Memorial Bench and Danville Civil War Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 10, 2024

7. Anne Eliza Johns Memorial Bench and Danville Civil War Monument

The Sutherlin Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 2, 2024

8. The Sutherlin Mansion

The Sutherlin Mansion, which served as the last official headquarters of the Confederate government, can be seen here behind the Marker.

Anne Eliza Johns image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 22, 2025

9. Anne Eliza Johns

Portrait on display in the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2021. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 25, 2021. 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 25, 2021. 6, 7. submitted on January 24, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 8. submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 9. submitted on May 10, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.