Zion Crossroads in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Flora Molton
1908-1990
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 6, 2012
1. Flora Molton Marker
Flora Molton sang what she called “spiritual and truth music,” a combination of traditional religious songs and her own compositions. Born here in Louisa County, the daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. William Rollins, she began singing in church. At local parties she heard slide guitar played with a knife, a style she adopted to accompany herself. In 1937, she moved to Washington, D.C., to make her living playing music on the street, and was known and loved by the generations who encountered her there. She also performed at festivals and clubs, recorded three albums, and was featured in two documentary films.Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W 212-a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 37° 58.309′ N, 78° 13.33′ W. Marker is in Zion Crossroads
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Louisa County / Fluvanna County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Louisa County / Fluvanna County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 3.2 miles away); The “Regular” Methodist Conference (approx. 6 miles away); a different marker also named Campaign of 1781 (approx. 6.6 miles away); Albemarle County / Louisa County (approx. 6.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Campaign of 1781 (approx. 6.6 miles away); Boswell’s Tavern (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zion Crossroads.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 6, 2012
2. US 250 & Zion Rd (facing west)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
