College Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abram Frederick Biggers and Biggers School
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012
1. Abram Frederick Biggers and Biggers School Marker
Inscription.
Abram Frederick Biggers and Biggers School. . Abram Frederick Biggers (1838 - 1879), a lawyer by profession, was appointed the first superintendent of the Lynchburg and Campbell County schools in 1870. As a part of his effort to build a strong system, Biggers toured northern states to study their schools. He is credited with building one of the best school systems in the state. The Lynchburg schools opened to more than 700 students segregated by race in nine rented buildings. Biggers School, designed by August Forsburg, was the largest in Lynchburg when it opened in 1881 with a capacity for 305 students. The school served the community until its demolition in the autumn of 1967.
Abram Frederick Biggers (1838 - 1879), a lawyer by profession, was appointed the first superintendent of the Lynchburg and Campbell County schools in 1870. As a part of his effort to build a strong system, Biggers toured northern states to study their schools. He is credited with building one of the best school systems in the state. The Lynchburg schools opened to more than 700 students segregated by race in nine rented buildings. Biggers School, designed by August Forsburg, was the largest in Lynchburg when it opened in 1881 with a capacity for 305 students. The school served the community until its demolition in the autumn of 1967.
Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-6-19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 24.996′ N, 79° 8.898′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Street (Virginia Route 163) and Clay Street, on the left when traveling east on Fifth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
