Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
1. Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr. Marker
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
2012
Honors the contributions made by
Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr.
To the community of Martha's Vineyard through their tirelss advocacy for justice for all
“One's life has value as long as one attributes value to the lives of others by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion."
Simone de Beauvoir
Erected 2012 by African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.
Location. 41° 27.659′ N, 70° 34.046′ W. Marker is in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. Marker is at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Glenwood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oak Bluffs MA 02557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coleman Corners (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy West (within shouting distance of this marker); Shearer Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Powell House (about 400 feet away); The Bishop Gilbert Haven Cottage
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Also see . . . Carrie and George Tankard Jr. at the MV African American Heritage Trail Site. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
