Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Peabody High School
(1870-1970)
Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number QA-27.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 13.375′ N, 77° 24.198′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south on Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Hall Masons in Virginia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earliest Known Public High School for African Americans in Virginia (about 400 feet away); McKenney House (about 400 feet away); Weddell-McCabe-Chisholm House (about 500 feet away); Virginia Voters League (about 600 feet away); Drilling Ground (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Also see . . . Peabody Building of the Peabody-Williams School. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 11, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.