The Fan District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 4, 2013

1. The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia Marker

Inscription. Eighteen women dedicated to obtaining the vote and expanding women’s traditional roles formed the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia (ESL) at 919 West Franklin Street on 20 Nov. 1909. Under Lila Meade Valentine’s leadership, the ESL grew to more than 100 local chapters and 30,000 members statewide. The ESL held public suffrage rallies and supported social reform movements to urge the General Assembly to amend the state constitution. Although the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution passed in 1920, when the ESL became the League of Women Voters, Virginia did not ratify it until 1952.

Erected 2010 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-86.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1909.

Location. 37° 32.993′ N, 77° 27.222′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in The Fan District. It is on West Franklin Street east of North Harrison Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 W Franklin St, Richmond VA 23284, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Etam Cru, Poland (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Richmond Professional Institute (about 500 feet away); Founders Hall (about 500 feet away); Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monroe Park (approx. ¼ mile away); John B. Fenn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Richmond College (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Monroe Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Richmond Howitzers Monument (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

919 W Franklin St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 4, 2013

2. 919 W Franklin St

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.