Olde Towne in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones
(1869-1933)
Erected 2006 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q 8-w.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 36° 50.288′ N, 76° 18.32′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Olde Towne. Marker is at the intersection of North Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling east on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emanuel A.M.E. Church (here, next to this marker); Ruth Brown (here, next to this marker); Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincolnsville (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Dr. James W. Holley III (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Dale, U.S.N. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Church (about 500 feet away); Saint Paul's School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Also see . . . Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 1, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 1, 2015.