Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Anne Spencer House
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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 Prides 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.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
4. Virginia Historic Landmark plaque for the house
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
5. Dedication plaque on the house
On May 7, 2011 this marker was dedicated to
Chauncey & Anne Spencer
for their love and commitment of family and to the preservation of Edward, Anne, Bethel, Alroy & Chauncey, the family home which now stands as the cornerstone of the Spencer Family Legacy, a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(Presented by the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum, Inc. Board of Directors)
(Presented by the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum, Inc. Board of Directors)
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 324 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
