Near Lawrenceville in Brunswick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. Jesse C. Byrd D.D.
Erected in loving memory of the Rev. Jesse C. Byrd D.D. as builder of present structure and pastor of Oak Grove 1943 - 1964 by the members.Erected 1968 by The Members of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rev. C. Hardy Jones, Pastor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 36° 48.717′ N, 77° 54.041′ W. Marker is near Lawrenceville, Virginia, in Brunswick County. Marker is on Christanna Highway (Virginia Route 46) 0.1 miles east of Walkers Wood Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22355 Christanna Hwy, Lawrenceville VA 23868, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oak Grove School (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Pratt Russell (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fort Christanna (approx. 2 miles away); Old Brunswick Courthouse (approx. 2 miles away); Southside Virginia Community College (approx. 2.1 miles away); Saint Paul’s Chapel School
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
