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Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The Gibson Girl / Lady Astor

 
 
The Gibson Girl Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
1. The Gibson Girl Marker
Inscription.
The Gibson Girl. Here stood the residence in which Irene Langhorne Gibson, 1873-1956 was born. Built in 1874, the house was moved in 1921 from its original Main Street corner to 117 Broad Street. Irene's beauty, charm, and vivacity captivated the artist Charles Dana Gibson who, following their marriage in 1895, cast his celebrated, style-setting "Gibson Girl" illustrations in her image.

Lady Astor. Here stood the residence in which Nancy Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, 1879-1964, was born. Built in 1874, the house was moved in 1921 from its original Main Street corner to 117 Broad Street. Lady Astor, noted for her wit, advocacy of Women's Rights, strong views on temperance, and articulate affection for her native state, was the first woman to sit, 1919-1945, in the British House of Commons.
 
Erected 2011 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-32.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicCivil RightsWomen. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
 
Location. 36° 34.794′ N, 79° 24.176′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. Marker
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is at the intersection of Broad Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 293), on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lady Astor Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Langhorne House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stratford College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Delius (about 300 feet away); Holbrook-Ross Historic District (about 800 feet away); Last Confederate Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sutherlin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sutherlin Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
 
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Lady Astor Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
2. Lady Astor Marker
Broad Street (facing north) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
3. Broad Street (facing north)
Broad Street (facing south) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
4. Broad Street (facing south)
<i>Gibson Girl</i> image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Charles Dana Gibson, circa 1895
5. Gibson Girl
Created by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson, the Gibson Girl set the fashion for the ideal American woman at the turn of the century. - United States Postal Service
Nancy, Viscountess Astor, C. H image. Click for full size.
December 2, 2015
6. Nancy, Viscountess Astor, C. H
This portrait of Nancy Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, painted by James Gunn hangs on in the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond Virginia.

“Born in Danville, Virginia, on May 19, 1879, Lady Astor was the first woman member of the British Parliament, elected November 28, 1919, and represented Plymouth, Sutton Division.

The portrait of Lady Astor, dressed in attire that she customarily wore when sitting as a Member of the British Parliament, was presented in 1937 to Governor George C. Peery by a committee representing the ladies of the Commonwealth. ”
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,248 times since then and 60 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week November 27, 2016. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.   5. submitted on December 7, 2015.   6. submitted on December 4, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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