Martha's Vineyard in Edgartown in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Nancy Michael
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 22, 2021
1. Nancy Michael Marker
African American Heritage Trail
Nancy Michael
1722-1856
"A most singular character"
Erected by African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Women.
Location. 41° 23.36′ N, 70° 30.627′ W. Marker is in Edgartown, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. It is on Dock Street east of Kelly Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgartown MA 02539, 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 itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whale Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Swartz Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Edgartown World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Giant Pagoda Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); 24 South Water Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Benjamin Smith (approx. Ό mile away); Judge Herbert E. Tucker, Jr. (approx. Ό mile away); Edgartown Vietnam and Other Actions Memorial (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgartown.
Also see . . . Nancy Michael at the MV African America Heritage Trail Site.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 22, 2021
2. Nancy Michael Marker
The marker is at the base of the tree seen to the right in this view near the Chappaquiddick Ferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
