Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
African American Inventors
Garrett Morgan Lewis Howard Latimer Lonnie Johnson
African Americans have been responsible for many inventions that have made life easier, safer, and more fun. These inventions have become an important part of improving daily life around the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 6.513′ N, 77° 33.335′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Market Street (Virginia Route 7) and Sycolin Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Market St, Leesburg VA 20176, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hall of Heroes Play Structure (here, next to this marker); Musicians Who Changed Styles & Genres of Music (here, next to this marker); Match the Sport with the Athlete (here, next to this marker); Entrepreneurs Excelling Inside & Outside of Sports (here, next to this marker); African American Inventions (here, next to this marker); Male Athletes Dominating Sports (here, next to this marker); Female Athletes Dominating Sports (here, next to this marker); Black History Fun Facts (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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