Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Virginia Green Book Location

1938-1967

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 12, 2023

1. Virginia Green Book Location Marker

Inscription. The Negro Motorist Green Book, a guidebook for African American travelers, was published by New York City mail carrier Victor Hugo Green in response to pervasive and widespread racial discrimination during the pre-Civil Rights era. Green's guide featured hotels, restaurants, service stations, and other places where African Americans could count on being served.

Erected 2023 by Department of Historic Resources.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 37° 2.21′ N, 76° 17.569′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Buckroe Beach. Marker is on South Resort Boulevard, 0.1 miles south of Point Comfort Avenue, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located near the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier and is attached the Bay Shore Hotel Marker (W-107). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 S Resort Blvd, Hampton VA 23664, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bay Shore Hotel (here, next to this marker); Bay Shore Beach & Resort (here, next to this marker); Buckroe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Buckroe Beach (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Harbor Defense Regimental Distinctive Insignia (approx. 1.8 miles away); Chesapeake & Ohio (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Legend Of The Oozlefinch (approx. 2 miles away); Phoebus - The Gateway To The New World (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

More about this marker. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has identified over 300 locations throughout the state as Virginia Green Book Locations. This is the first location to receive a Virginia Green Book Location Marker.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 12, 2023

2. Virginia Green Book Location Marker

Virginia Green Book Location unveiling image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 12, 2023

3. Virginia Green Book Location unveiling

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin unveils Virginia’s first Green Book Location Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 300 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.