Ahoskie in Hertford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert Lee Van

1879-1940

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

1. Robert Lee Van Marker

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African American editor, lawyer, and civil rights advocate. Led Pittsburgh Courier, 1910-1940. He was born 4 miles east.

Erected 2011 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number A-85.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.

Location. 36° 17.377′ N, 76° 59.376′ W. Marker is in Ahoskie, North Carolina, in Hertford County. Marker is at the intersection of North Academy Street (U.S. 13) and 1st StreetW (North Carolina Highway 561), on the right when traveling south on North Academy Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ahoskie NC 27910, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 4-H Club (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chowan Academy (approx. 7.3 miles away); Hertford County UDC Monument

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(approx. 8 miles away); Burning of Winton (approx. 8 miles away); Hertford County WWI Memorial (approx. 8.1 miles away); a different marker also named Burning of Winton (approx. 8.1 miles away); Potecasi Creek (approx. 8.2 miles away); John W. Moore (approx. 10.6 miles away).

N Academy St & 1st St W image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

2. N Academy St & 1st St W

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.