Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Susie G. Gibson High School
Erected 2021 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KM-8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 37° 19.496′ N, 79° 31.856′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Marker is at the intersection of Burks Hill Road (Virginia Route 122) and Tiger Trail, on the left when traveling north on Burks Hill Road. The marker is located in front of the Bedford Area Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 Burks Hill Road, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clement Richard Attlee (approx. 0.4 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harry S. Truman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Parade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Valor, Fidelity, Sacrifice (approx. 0.4 miles away); Netherlands (approx. 0.4 miles away); Norway (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Zealand (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Also see . . . History alumna restores name of local school and creates highway marker in honor of African American. (Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.