Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Virginia M. Cabell Randolph
Virginia M. Cabell Randolph (circa 1872-1962) was an early Negro educator in Lynchburg Public Schools, teaching for 30 years at Jackson Street Elementary School. After her retirement, she founded the Women's Community Club in 1933, which later became Community House, in her home at 806 Harrison Street. From this place for many years she directed numerous educational, cultural and welfare activities, as well as a youth program which evolved into Black Scout troops in Lynchburg.
She is buried with her parents in the Cabell family plot nearby. Her grave was never marked.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 37° 24.864′ N, 79° 9.331′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker can be reached from Taylor Street north of 4th Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Taylor St, Lynchburg VA 24501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Agnes and Lizzie Langley (a few steps from this marker); Jane Owens (d. 1835) (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Grave of the Nieces of George Washington
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
