Amherst in Amherst County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Courage of Frank Padget
Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number R-23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1854.
Location. 37° 35.187′ N, 79° 3.097′ W. Marker is in Amherst, Virginia, in Amherst County. Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 29) west of Star Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker in the southwest corner of the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 S Main Street, Amherst VA 24521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kearfortt-Wood House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Milepost (within shouting distance of this marker); The Amherst County Bateau / The Thornhill Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Beirut-Lebanon (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherst.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2016, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2016, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.