Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Dorothy West
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
1. Dorothy West Marker
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
celebrates the life and achievements of Dorothy West, Harlem Renaissance writer and member of this community
1907-1998
"There is no life that does not contribute to history"
Dorothy West
August 2008
Erected 2008 by African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is August 2008.
Location. 41° 27.634′ N, 70° 34.011′ W. Marker is in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. Marker is on Myrtle Avenue south of Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south. 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 (a few steps from this marker); The Powell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Shearer Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bishop Gilbert Haven Cottage (approx. half a mile away);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Dorothy West at the MV African American Heritage Trail Site. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
2. Dorothy West at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Dorothy West Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
