Near Farmville in Cumberland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James F. Lipscomb
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
1. James F. Lipscomb Marker
James F. Lipscomb was born a free black on 4 December 1830 in Cumberland County. He worked first as a farm laborer, then as a carriage driver in Richmond. In 1867 he returned to Cumberland County, where he accumulated more than 500 acres of land. Lipscomb served in the House of Delegates between 1869 and 1877, one of 87 African-Americans elected to the General Assembly in the late 19th century. In 1871 he opened a general store in his home, part of which stands nearby, and operated it until his death on 10 August 1893. His grandson and granddaughter-in-law, John and Romaine Lipscomb, moved it into a new building on this site in 1921. The Lipscomb store, a community institution and social center, was closed in 1971 and demolished in 1987.Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1830.
Location. 37°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Engagement at Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. one mile away); Cumberland Church (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Cumberland Church (approx. one mile away); Needham Law School (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 3.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); High Bridge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010
2. James F. Lipscomb Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
