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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Marthas Vineyard. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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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); The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle (approx. half a mile away); Wesleyan Grove (approx. half a mile away); The Lawton Cottage (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Bluffs.
Also see . . .
1. Dorothy West at the MV African American Heritage Trail Site. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Dorothy West at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
