Near New Canton in Buckingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Carter G. Woodson
1875 - 1950
Erected 1976 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number F-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list.
Location. 37° 39.325′ N, 78° 21.088′ W. Marker is near New Canton, Virginia, in Buckingham County. Marker is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) and Toney Lane, on the right when traveling north on James Madison Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Canton VA 23123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Arvonia (approx. 2.1 miles away); Buckingham Baptist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Old Buckingham Church (approx. 3 miles away); Carter G. Woodson Birthplace (approx. 3.7 miles away); Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D. (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Carter G. Woodson Birthplace (approx. 4.1 miles away); In Memory of Dr. Carter G. Woodson (approx. 4.1 miles away); Buckingham County / Fluvanna County (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Canton.
Also see . . . Carter G. Woodson. (Submitted on October 31, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 31, 2022, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.