South Newport News , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Annie Belle Daniels
Photographed by Kevin W., April 29, 2016
1. Annie Belle Daniels Marker
Madam Annie B. Daniels is known for her untiring humanitarian service and her contributions to the general welfare of the city. Her persuasiveness in working with people of various backgrounds has created greater understanding among diverse groups. She has been a tireless fund-raiser for local charities and civic organizations, often denying herself to offer assistance.
Being a woman of strong courage, she founded and built the Madam Daniels School of Beauty Culture with an abiding faith and limited resources. Madam Daniels and her school have prepared thousands of citizens for productive lives. Many of her students who otherwise would not have had the opportunity have become skilled professionals. Madam Daniels has been ad advocate for young people, especially those with special needs. She has used the principles of beauty culture to inspire them toward personal development and upward mobility.
Erected by Corporation of Newport News, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list.
Location. 36° 59.406′ N, 76°
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Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula, in Hampton Roads, in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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: Pearl Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brown Center (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Winfield-Jones House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newsome House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Newsome House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phillis Wheatley (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Clark Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
Photographed by Kevin W., April 29, 2016
2. Annie Belle Daniels Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 29, 2016
3. Annie B. Daniels Way (Honorary)
This section of Chestnut Avenue carries the honorary title of "Annie B. Daniels Way."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,403 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
