Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lanier Plot
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 23, 2024
1. Lanier Plot Marker
Tall headstones mark the graves of Capt. James Lanier, Danville's first mayor after its incorporation in 1833, as well as those of his wife and grandson.
Erected 2000 by Garden Club of Danville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 36° 34.973′ N, 79° 24.105′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Grove Street near Chambers Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Grove Street, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cabell Plot (here, next to this marker); Wilson/Williamson Obelisks (a few steps from this marker); Patton Square (a few steps from this marker); Buford Plot (a few steps from this marker); Craghead Monument (a few steps from this marker); Dame Children (a few steps from this marker); Ross/Patton/Thornton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Horsetrough (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
More about this marker. This Marker is one of fifteen historic markers installed within Grove Street Cemetery by the Garden Club in 2000.
Regarding Lanier Plot. James Lanier was a veteran of the War of 1812.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 30, 2024
2. Lanier Plot Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
3. James Lanier and Martha Lanier headstones
James Lanier was the the 1st Mayor of Danville from 1833 - 1834 as well as the 5th Mayor of Danville from 1837 - 1838 and the 9th Mayor of Danville from 1841 - 1842.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
4. John Lanier Headstone
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 24, 2024
5. Lanier Avenue
Mayor Lanier is also the name source for Lanier Avenue, a major road in the Schoolfield Historic District.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 7, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 3, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
