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Martin Delany markers.
By Richard E. Miller, August 16, 2008
Star Lodge No. 1, a.k.a. "The Old Stone House"
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| | Erected in tribute to Martin Robinson Delany
Born free May 6, 1812 Lawrence and North Streets Charles Town, VA (W VA) Son of Samuel Delany (slave) and Patti Peace Delany (free) grandson of African prince Prince Hall Mason physician, scientist, . . . — — Map (db m168916) HM |
| | Free African-American, born 1812 in Charles Town. Died 1885. Ability to read forced family to move to PA in 1822. Studied medicine and attended Harvard in 1850. Published Mystery, first black newspaper west of Allegh. 1843-47, & co-edited . . . — — Map (db m12639) HM |
Jun. 15, 2024