Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Butler
Daniel Butler (1874-1942) was a "scholar, orator, poet, politician and a leader of his people." In 1898 he staged a very colorful campaign on the Republican ticket for the 6th District Congressional seat, but lost to Major Peter J. Otey. He also held the position as Lynchburg's first Negro Postal Clerk in 1900. His lonely death occurred in Chester, PA through which he had been traveling by train. He became ill, but was mistakenly accused of drunkenness, removed from the train, thrown in jail, and finally moved to a hospital where he died shortly thereafter. The Butler-Willis family plot is nearby but no markers remain.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 37° 24.883′ N, 79° 9.344′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker can be reached from Taylor Street, 0.1 miles north of 4th Street, on the right 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. Elizabeth Gavino Hubert Lushington (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Sawney Early, Malinda Speece, and Their Descendants
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
