Amherst in Amherst County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford
1935 - 2020
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Erected by Amherst County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 35.212′ N, 79° 3.145′ W. Marker is in Amherst, Virginia, in Amherst County. Marker can be reached from South Main Street (Business U.S. 29) just north of Star Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 S Main St, Amherst VA 24521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Amherst County Bateau / The Thornhill Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Milepost (within shouting distance of this marker); Kearfortt-Wood House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courage of Frank Padget (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Beirut-Lebanon (about 600 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherst.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.