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
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Robinson Library 1940 (here, next to 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);
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021
2. Alexandria Black History Museum Marker
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 162 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
