Starr Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sacajawea
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, August 15, 2009
1. Sacajawea tribute plaque
This plaque is dedicated to Sacajawea, whose contribution of traditional and cultural knowledge, with courage and bravery, earned her recognition in the chronicles of American History.
Sacajawea was a Lemhi Shoshone (Agaidika) born in Salmon, Idaho in 1788. She was the only female to travel on the long, arduous journey with the Lewis and Clark Expedition (18051806).
Sacajawea served as an ambassador, bridging relations amongst nations. Her contribution to the people of today and to future generations can be identified as a symbol of unity and peace for all people.
Rozina George and Emma George, Great-great-great nieces of Sacajawea.
Erected 2009 by City of Charlottesville along with the Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 1.823′ N, 78° 29.123′ W. Marker was in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was in Starr Hill.
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (here, next to this marker); Site of Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Inge's Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 400 feet away); Jefferson School (about 500 feet away); Together We Grow (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. Ό mile away); Triumph of The Charlottesville Twelve (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Greater Downtown (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Sacajawea Plaque Dedication Video. (Submitted on August 17, 2009.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, September 5, 2009
2. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark monument with Sacajawea plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,980 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 16, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 5, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
