Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Archibald M. Aiken Bridge
Photographed by Lonnie Jones, July 22, 2024
1. Archibald M. Aiken Bridge Marker
Archibald M. Aiken Bridge
In honor of
Judge Archibald M. Aiken
Born: February 12, 1889
Judge: Corporation Court of Danville: 1950 to
City Attorney: Danville, Virginia from 1919 - 1939 during which period he negotiated with state and federal agencies pursuant to construction of the city-owned Pinnacles Hydro-Electric Dam located in Patrick County and successfully litigated in state and federal appellate courts the trial work resulting in construction in the County of the dam, hydro-electric plant and electric power lines for the City of Danville Electric Department, Danville, Virginia.
Archibald M. Aiken served in U.S. Artillery in World War I and as Special Counsel to the F.B.I. during World War II.
Erected 1969 by City of Danville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 36° 35.378′ N, 79° 24.724′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Cahill Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Cahill Ct, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blue Ribbon Capital Campaign (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Alger Pugh (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Lefty" Wilson Field (approx. half a mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Camilla Ella Williams (19192012) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Yancey House and Grasty Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); M.C. Martin (1897-1981) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Buford Plot (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
More about this marker. This marker was installed in 1969, two years before Judge Archibald M. Aiken, Jr. died, so the marker contains no death
Photographed by Lonnie Jones, July 22, 2024
2. Archibald M. Aiken Bridge Marker
This Marker incorrectly identifies Judge Aiken's birthdate as February 12, 1889; his actual birthdate is February 12, 1888.
Regarding Archibald M. Aiken Bridge. Judge Archibald M. Aiken, Jr. served as a judge until his death on November 27, 1971. He is buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Danville.
The City of Danville sold the Pinnacles Hydroelectric Dam in 2021, however the dam is still in operation.
Photographed by Lonnie Jones, July 22, 2024
3. Archibald M. Aiken Bridge Sign
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 7, 2024
4. Archibald M. Aiken Bridge
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 7, 2024
5. Archibald M. Aiken Bridge
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 23, 2024
6. Archibald M. Aiken Gravesite
The grave is located in Green Hill Cemetery in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 19, 2025
7. Archibald M. Aiken
Judge Aiken is included on a plaque memorializing deceased Danville lawyers located outside the Circuit Courtroom in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 24, 2025
8. Aiken Street
In addition to the Aiken Bridge, Aiken Street in Danville us also named for Judge Aiken.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 8, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7, 8. submitted on September 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
