Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Professor Frank Trigg
(1850-1933)
Erected 2011 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-6-26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 37° 24.175′ N, 79° 9.045′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Diamond Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Pierce Street and 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Pierce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1422 Pierce St, Lynchburg VA 24501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Robert Walter Johnson House and Tennis Court (here, next to this marker); Site of Dr. Johnson's Tennis Court (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Robert Walter Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Anne Spencer House (about 500 feet away); In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer (about 500 feet away); Anne Spencer (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Anne Spencer House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.