Near Halifax in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
L.E. Coleman African American Museum
Mountain Road School No. 1
— Halifax, Virginia —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021
1. L.E. Coleman African American Museum Marker
Mountain Road School No. 1 was built around 1919 for Black students in the Halifax, VA, community. Following the closing of the school, the building was used for a variety of purposes before it was remodeled and opened to the public as the L.E. Coleman African American Museum in 2005. Its mission is "to research, collect, and preserve the art, history, and culture of African Americans with emphasis on Halifax County, and to foster among people the awareness and perspective from the past and find purpose for the future."
The museum is named in honor of the Rev. Lee Ernest Coleman. Born in Dolphin, VA, in 1891, he moved to Halifax County to serve as a minister to several churches. He played a major role in raising funds to build Halifax Community Hospital.
Erected by Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. (Marker Number HX2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. In addition, it is included in the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 36° 45.43′ N, 78° 58.462′ W. Marker is near Halifax, Virginia, in Halifax County. Marker is on Mountain Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. History of Halifax (approx. 2.6 miles away); Halifax County Confederate Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Frank Eubank Booker, Jr. (approx. 2.6 miles away); Halifax County War Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Halifax Court House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mary M. Bethune High School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Green's Folly (approx. 3.1 miles away); Minister Who Married Lincoln (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
