Newtowne West in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hartshorn Memorial College
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010
1. Hartshorn Memorial College Marker
marks the site of
eight surrounding acres of
Hartshorn Memorial College.
Founded in 1883
as a Christian College
for Negro women
by Joseph C. Hartshorn,
of Rhode Island,
in memory of his wife,
Rachel Thurber.
Lyman Beecher Tefft, A.M., D.D.
first president of the college
1883-1912
united in 1931 with
Virginia Union University.
This memorial marker is given
by the Alumnae Association and friends.
Erected by Alumnae Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 37° 33.435′ N, 77° 27.209′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Newtowne West. It is at the intersection of North Lombardy Street and West Leigh Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lombardy Street. This marker is located in front of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
this page online
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010
2. Hartshorn Memorial College Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010
3. Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010
4. Virginia Historic Landmark
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,882 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
