Seminary Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ota Benga
(ca. 1885-1916)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
Erected 2017 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-6-39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 37° 23.682′ N, 79° 9.107′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Seminary Hill. Marker is on Dewitt Street just south of Garfield Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2202 Garfield Ave, Lynchburg VA, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Chilembwe (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia University of Lynchburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregory Willis Hayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Desmond Thomas Doss (approx. 0.3 miles away); Professor Frank Trigg (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. Robert Walter Johnson House and Tennis Court (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. Robert Walter Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Dr. Johnson's Tennis Court (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
Additional commentary.
1. Otabenga's Heritage
Otabenga very likely would not have identified as an African American, considering he was from Africa and was looking to return home. However, this marker has the category checked since African Americans spoke up for his civil rights and he attended an HBCU.
— Submitted August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
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 303 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.