Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer
1882 - 1975
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
1. In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer Marker
Erected 1977 by The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Inc. in cooperation with the Amoco Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women.
Location. 37° 24.234′ N, 79° 9.113′ 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. Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal (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 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.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
2. In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
3. Nearby seat
On the seat, there is a plaque reading:
Presented To
Mrs. Anne B. Spencer
February 6th 1928
Librarian at Dunbar High School
By Norvell O. White
Manual Training Instructor
and his manual training students
Class of 1927-1928
Dunbar High School
Lynchburg, Virginia
Mrs. Anne B. Spencer
February 6th 1928
Librarian at Dunbar High School
By Norvell O. White
Manual Training Instructor
and his manual training students
Class of 1927-1928
Dunbar High School
Lynchburg, Virginia
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 108 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
