Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Holbrook-Ross Historic District
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
1. Holbrook-Ross Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Holbrook-Ross Historic District. . The Holbrook-Ross Historic District, named for two major streets, is significant as the first neighborhood in Danville for African American professionals. Lawyers, ministers, dentists and physicians, as well as, business owners, insurance agents, postal clerks, and skilled craftsmen, made it their home in the late 19th century. It grew rapidly during the 1880s following the construction of the Danville School, the city's public school for blacks. By the turn of the 20th century, Holbrook Street had become Danville's foremost black residential address. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
The Holbrook-Ross Historic District, named for two major streets, is significant as the first neighborhood in Danville for African American professionals. Lawyers, ministers, dentists and physicians, as well as, business owners, insurance agents, postal clerks, and skilled craftsmen, made it their home in the late 19th century. It grew rapidly during the 1880s following the construction of the Danville School, the city's public school for blacks. By the turn of the 20th century, Holbrook Street had become Danville's foremost black residential address. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q 7-d.)
Location. 36° 34.912′ N, 79° 24.12′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Holbrook Street and Ross Street, on the left when traveling north on Holbrook Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Last Confederate Capitol (about 500 feet
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
