Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Adèle Goodman Clark

Adele Goodman Clark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 18, 2011

1. Adele Goodman Clark Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Adèle Goodman Clark fought tirelessly to champion both women’s rights and the arts in Virginia. Clark gained prominence for pro-suffrage speeches and writings as a founding member in 1909 of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia. She used her artwork to entice attendants to League events and took leadership roles in national suffrage organizations. In 1916, she and fellow Richmond artist Nora Houston established the Atelier, a training ground for a generation of Virginia artists. Clark promoted both causes throughout her life, epitomizing the vital role of women in 20th-century social reform movements. She is buried nearby at Emmanuel Episcopal Church cemetery.

Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E 104-a.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 37° 36.401′

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N, 77° 27.352′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of Brook Road (U.S. 1) and Wilmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Brook Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1214 Wilmer Avenue, Richmond VA 23227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emmanuel Church at Brook Hill Episcopal (here, next to this marker); Sheridan Maneuvers East (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brook Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richmond Defences (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stuart's Ride (approx. 0.3 miles away); Outer Fortifications (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gabriel’s Insurrection (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Brook Rd (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 18, 2011

2. Brook Rd (facing south)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.