Starr Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Sacajawea

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 15, 2009

1. Sacajawea tribute plaque

Inscription. This plaque is dedicated to Sacajawea, whose contribution of traditional and cultural knowledge, with courage and bravery, earned her recognition in the chronicles of American History.

Sacajawea was a Lemhi Shoshone (Agaidika) born in Salmon, Idaho in 1788. She was the only female to travel on the long, arduous journey with the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1805–1806).

Sacajawea served as an ambassador, bridging relations amongst nations. Her contribution to the people of today and to future generations can be identified as a symbol of unity and peace for all people.

—Rozina George and Emma George, Great-great-great nieces of Sacajawea.

Erected 2009 by City of Charlottesville along with the Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 38° 1.817′ N, 78° 29.133′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Starr Hill. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Business U.S. 250) and Ridge Road, in the median on West Main Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson School (about 500 feet away); Together We Grow (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greater Downtown (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church, West Main Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Triumph of “The Charlottesville Twelve” (approx. ¼ mile away); Daughters of Zion Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Benjamin E. Tonsler Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Also see . . . Sacajawea Plaque Dedication Video. (Submitted on August 17, 2009.)

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark monument with Sacajawea plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, September 5, 2009

2. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark monument with Sacajawea plaque

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