Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Grace Evelyn Arents

1849-1926

Photographed by Kyle W., January 27, 2024

1. Grace Evelyn Arents Marker

Inscription. Grace E. Arents. an heir of the wealthy tobacco manufacturer Lewis Ginter, worked to improve the lives of Richmonders through her extensive contributions as an urban reformer and philanthropist. She developed a church complex here that included St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's School, the Grace Arents Free Library, a teachers house, and a medical clinic. Arents also supported a night school for working teenagers and young adults, built public baths and playgrounds, aided the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association, and funded numerous other social programs. Her legacy continues in the activities of St. Andrew's Church and St. Andrew's School.

Erected 2021 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-80.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.

Location. 37° 32.514′ N, 77° 27.163′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Oregon Hill. It is at the intersection of Idlewood Avenue and South Cherry Street on Idlewood Avenue. Touch for map.

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Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: A different marker also named Grace Evelyn Arents (a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Oregon Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew's Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Distinguished Persons Buried in Hollywood (about 800 feet away); Confederate Memorial Pyramid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob House (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Pleasants Parsons House (approx. ¼ mile away); Virginia State Penitentiary (approx. ¼ mile

Photographed by Kyle W., January 27, 2024

2. Grace Evelyn Arents Marker

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The original marker is included in this link.

Photographed by Kyle W., January 27, 2024

3. Grace Evelyn Arents Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.