Newtowne West in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hartshorn Memorial College

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010

1. Hartshorn Memorial College Marker

Inscription. This stone
marks the site of
eight surrounding acres of
Hartshorn Memorial College.
Founded in 1883
as a Christian College
for Negro women
by Joseph C. Hartshorn,
of Rhode Island,
in memory of his wife,
Rachel Thurber.

Lyman Beecher Tefft, A.M., D.D.
first president of the college
1883-1912
united in 1931 with
Virginia Union University.

This memorial marker is given
by the Alumnae Association and friends.

Erected by Alumnae Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 37° 33.435′ N, 77° 27.209′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Newtowne West. Marker is at the intersection of North Lombardy Street and West Leigh Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lombardy Street. This marker is located in front of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Maggie Lena Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Union University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pickford Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Martin E. Gray Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ellison Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coburn Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Richmond College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Virginia Union University 150th Anniversary Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010

2. Hartshorn Memorial College Marker

Maggie L. Walker Governor's School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010

3. Maggie L. Walker Governor's School

Virginia Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 27, 2010

4. Virginia Historic Landmark

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.