Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Anne Spencer House

1313 Pierce Street

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 26, 2014

1. The Anne Spencer House Marker

Inscription. This was the home of Edward Alexander and Anne Bannister Spencer from 1903 until her death on July 25, 1975. Born on February 6, 1882, in Henry County, Va. Anne Spencer was to receive national and international recognition as a poet. Published extensively between 1920 and 1935, she belonged to the Harlem Renaissance school of writers.

Erected 1978 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number Q6-20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 6, 1882.

Location. 37° 24.236′ N, 79° 9.109′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Diamond Hill. It is on Pierce Street south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 Pierce St, Lynchburg VA 24501, 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: In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer (here, next to this marker); Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Anne Spencer House (here, next to this marker); Chauncey E. Spencer, Sr.

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(a few steps from this marker); Rumble Seat (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Amelia Perry Pride’s Dorchester Home (within shouting distance of this marker); C.W. Seay (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Also see . . .
1. The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum. (Submitted on May 26, 2014.)
2. Anne Spencer House. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 10, 2021.)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 26, 2014

2. The Anne Spencer House Marker

The Anne Spencer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 15, 2015

3. The Anne Spencer House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 24, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.