Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Anne Spencer and Her Garden
[The marker features a photograph with the following caption:]
Edward and Anne Spencer were photographed in the 1940's beside this pond. Note the corner of the bench and the birdhouse in the background.
Erected by The Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Women.
Location. 37° 24.211′ N, 79° 9.151′ 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. Pauline Weeden Maloney (a few steps from this marker); Anne Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Rumble Seat (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal (within shouting distance of this marker); In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Spencer House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also
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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 99 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A present-day photo of the bench and pond. • Can you help?
