Near Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lott Cary Birthplace
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 7, 2010
1. Lott Cary Birthplace Marker
A mile and a half northwest, Lott Cary was born in slavery about 1780. In 1804 his owner, John Bowry, a Methodist minister, hired him out to a Richmond tobacco firm. Cary joined the First Baptist Church in 1807. He purchased his freedom and became a Baptist minister in 1813, then founded the African Missionary Society in 1815. Cary sailed for Africa in 1821 as the continent's first African-American missionary. He established Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia, Liberia, and several schools. As a political and military leader, Cary helped Liberia survive as a colony of free American blacks. He died there in November 1828.Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-27.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1828.
Location. 37° 21.832′ N, 77° 4.472′ W. Marker is near Charles
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charles City Court House (approx. 1.4 miles away); New Hope & Court House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Isaac Brandon Lynched, 6 April 1892 (approx. 1˝ miles away); America’s 3rd Oldest Courthouse (approx. 1˝ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Eye Witness to a Revolution (approx. 1˝ miles away); John Tyler (approx. 1˝ miles away); Shifting Ground (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.
Also see . . .
1. Lott Cary Birthsite (PDF file). National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. The History of Lott Carey. Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention (Submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
3. Lott Cary. Richmond Times-Dispatch (Submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
4. Sketch of the Life of the Rev. Lott Cary. University of North Carolina - Documenting the American South (Submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 7, 2010
2. Courthouse Rd & S Lott Cary Rd
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 7, 2010
3. Courthouse Road (facing north)
National Register of Historic Places
4. Lott Cary House, Charles City County
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,659 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
