Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Alexandria Black History Museum

City of Alexandria, Est. 1749

— History —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021

1. Alexandria Black History Museum Marker

Inscription. This is the original entrance to the Robert H. Robinson Library, built in 1940 as the segregated facility for Alexandria's African American residents.

Erected by City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 38° 48.722′ N, 77° 2.875′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. It is on North Alfred Street just south of Wythe Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 638 N Alfred St, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Robinson Library 1940 (here, next to this marker); Alexandria Black Resource Center (a few steps from this marker); The First Parker-Gray School (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramsey Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memorial Pool (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Student-Athletes of Parker-Gray High School (about 300 feet away); The Civil War & Archaeology of the Block (about 300 feet away); Saint Joseph's Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021

2. Alexandria Black History Museum Marker

Sign on the ground for the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021

3. Sign on the ground for the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.