Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal

Literary Landmarks Register

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Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

1. Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal Marker

Inscription. From 1903-1975, Anne Spencer's home and garden inspired poetry demonstrating keen insight into the human soul, a high regard for individualism, a determined insistence on equality, and a love of nature.

Erected 1999 by Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Women. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list.

Location. 37° 24.233′ N, 79° 9.112′ 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 House (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. (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Spencer (within shouting

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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. Harlem Renaissance, "New Negro Renaissance"

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

2. Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal Marker

The Anne Spencer Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

3. The Anne Spencer Home

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 158 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.