Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Anne Spencer House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Home of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Bannister Spencer from 1903 until her death in 1975.
Local historic district designated by the City of Lynchburg
Erected by The City of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 37° 24.236′ N, 79° 9.114′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Diamond Hill. Marker is on Pierce Street just south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 Pierce 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. In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer (here, next to this marker); Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Anne Spencer House (here, next to this marker); Rumble Seat (a few steps from this marker); Chauncey E. Spencer, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Anne Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Amelia Perry Pride’s Dorchester Home (within shouting distance of this marker); C.W. Seay (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
Additional keywords. "New Negro Renaissance"
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.