Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rumble Seat
This playful sculpture, fashioned from a rumble seat belonging to Chauncey Spencer, Anne's son, continues the Spencer family tradition of creating art from recycled materials. The sculpture is the work of designer Shaun Spencer-Hester, Anne Spencer's granddaughter.
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In 1977, the Anne Spencer House and Garden was designated a Virginia Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Then Lt. Gov. of Virginia Charles S. "Chuck" Robb was the speaker for the ceremony. Pictured above are former first lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, her daughter Lynda Bird Robb, and Chauncey Edward Spencer Sr., son of Anne and Edward Spencer.
Erected by The Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 37° 24.23′ N, 79° 9.124′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Diamond Hill. Marker can be reached from 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.
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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 148 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
