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By Sean P. Flynn, May 24, 2025
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1 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Hinckley — Welcome to Hinckley — Harlem Globetrotters —
On Lincoln Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Sandwich Road.

2 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Morningside Heights — Battle of Harlem Heights —
On Broadway north of 116th Street, on the right when traveling north.

3 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake — Harlem Valley Rail Train —
On Harlem Valley Rail Trail at Under Mountain Road, on the left when traveling north on Harlem Valley Rail Trail.

4 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Downtown — Historic Harlem Academy / School #2 —
On East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.

5 ► Mississippi, Bolivar County, Winstonville — 96 — Harlem Inn — Mississippi Blues Trail —
On Martin Luther King Memorial Drive (Mississippi Route 161) at Mixson Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Memorial Drive.

6 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lake View East — The Harlem Renaissance — The Legacy Walk —
On North Halsted Street north of West Melrose Street, on the right when traveling north.

7 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Morningside Heights — Battle of Harlem Heights — September 16 – 1776 —
On Riverside Drive, in the median.

8 ► South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — 42-25 — 15th N.Y. Infantry / Harlem Hell Fighters —
On W. O. Ezell Boulevard (U.S. 29) at East Blackstock Road (South Carolina Highway 295), on the right when traveling east on W. O. Ezell Boulevard.

9 ► New York, Columbia County, Copake Falls — Harlem Valley Rail Trail —
On New York State Route 344 east of Miles Road, on the right when traveling east.

10 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Harlem YMCA — New York City Designated Landmark —
On West 135th Street east of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.

11 ► Kentucky, Shelby County, Shelbyville — Harlem Hellfighters — Bert Beckham • Ionia Harris • Bradley Logan • Leonard Todd • Robert Wooten — Kentucky Black Trailblazers —
Near 7th Street (State Road 2268) south of Kavenaugh Street, on the right when traveling south.

12 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Downtown — Little Harlem Hotel —
On Michigan Avenue south of Broadway, on the right when traveling south.

13 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, West Harlem — The Harlem Stage Gatehouse — 2006 —
On West 135th Street west of Convent Avenue, on the left when traveling west.

14 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Harlem Landmark Trail —
On Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard at West 116th Street, on the right when traveling north on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard.

15 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Central Harlem - West 130th-132nd Streets Historic District — New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation —
On West 130th Street at Lenox Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on West 130th Street.
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16 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — 300 — Harlem Art Park — .347 acre —
On East 120th Street east of Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

17 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — 369th Infantry Regiment Memorial — “Harlem Hellfighters” Monument
On 5th Avenue at West 142nd Street on 5th Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
18 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — Alice Kornegay Triangle — Harlem River Drive —
On East 128th Street at Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 128th Street.

19 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — The Harlem of Annapolis —
On West Washington Street at West Street (Maryland Route 450), on the left when traveling south on West Washington Street.

20 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, West Oakland — The Music They Played on 7th Street — Oakland Walk of Fame — "The Harlem of the West Coast" —
On 7th Street near Chester Street, on the left when traveling west.

21 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — The New York Age — New York, Thursday, September 14, 1911 — Has largest circulation in Harlem —
On Madison Avenue just south of East 131st Street, on the left when traveling north.

22 ► Missouri, Linn County, Laclede — Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial — First World War Commemorative Garden —
On Prairie Street just west of Olive Street, on the right when traveling west.

23 ► Georgia, Columbia County, Harlem — 36-09 — Oliver Norvell Hardy —
On N Louisville Street (Georgia Route 47), on the right when traveling south.
24 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — The First Line of Defence —
On Broadway, in the median.

25 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Douglas — The Savoy Big Five — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On East 29th Street at South Martin Luther King Drive, on the right when traveling west on East 29th Street.

26 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Atlantic City — They Called It “KY & The Curb” — Historic Atlantic City - Kentucky Avenue, 1933-1980's —
On Boardwalk east of S. Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling east.

27 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Lewis Michaux — While We Are Still Here —
On Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard at W 126th Street, on the right when traveling north on Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard.

28 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lakeview — Abe Saperstein — Basketball promoter (1902-1966) — Chicago Tribute
On North Hermitage Avenue 0.2 miles north of West Grace Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported unreadable.

29 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Lenox Lounge — 288 Lenox Avenue — While We Are Still Here —
On Lenox Avenue north of West 199th Street, on the right when traveling north.

30 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — Morris-Jumel Mansion —
On Jumel Terrace at Sylvan Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Jumel Terrace.

31 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, West Harlem — Nelson Mandela —
On West 125th Street, on the right when traveling west.
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32 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, West Harlem — Langston Hughes Playground —
On Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard at West 130th Street, on the right when traveling south on Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard.

33 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — Geoffrey Canada —
On East 125th Street just west of Madison Avenue when traveling west.

34 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — Old Croton Aqueduct Trail —
On Edgecombe Avenue at East 158th Street, on the right when traveling east on Edgecombe Avenue.

35 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Forest — Frances E. Willard —
On Lake Street east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.

36 ► Georgia, Columbia County, Harlem — Oliver Hardy Residence —
On North Louisville Street (U.S. 221) at Verdery Street, on the right when traveling south on North Louisville Street.

37 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — The John T. Brush Stairway —
On Edgecombe Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

38 ► Georgia, Columbia County, Appling — Rev. Daniel Marshall —
On Appling Harlem Road (U.S. 221), in the median.
39 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Douglas — Willa Brown — 1906-1992 — Bronzeville Walk of Fame —
On South Martin Luther King Drive north of East 31st Street, on the right when traveling south.
40 ► Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas City, I-435 West KC-KS — Wilt Chamberlain — Professional Basketball Player — University of Kansas —
Near Village West Parkway.
41 ► Missouri, Linn County, Laclede — Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial — First World War Commemorative Garden —
On Prairie Street just west of Olive Street, on the right when traveling west.
42 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, West Harlem — GreenThumb —
On West 126th Street at Frederick Douglass Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West 126th Street.
43 ► Virginia, Richmond, Jackson Ward — Bill “Bojangles” Robinson —
On Leigh Street (County Route 33) at Adams Street, on the left when traveling east on Leigh Street.

44 ► Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Frenchtown — Frenchtown History —
On North Macomb Street just south of West Georgia Street, on the right when traveling north.
45 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Fort George — McNally Plaza World War I Memorial —
On W 182nd Street at Laurel Hill Terrace, on the right when traveling east on W 182nd Street.
46 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Morningside Heights — International House —
Near Riverside Drive north of West 122nd Street when traveling north.
47 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — John T. Brush Stairway —
Near Edgecombe Avenue south of West 158th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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48 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn — Highbridge Park
On Edgecombe Avenue near West 155th Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.

49 ► Montana, Blaine County, Harlem — Airmen Memorial —
On Main Street South near U.S. 2, on the left when traveling east.

50 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Graham Court Apartments — New York City Designated Landmark —
On Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard at West 116th Street, on the right when traveling north on Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard.
51 ► Virginia, Stafford County, Stafford — Oak Grove Baptist Church —
On Decatur Road.

52 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Hough — 75-18 — James Mercer Langston Hughes —
On Superior Avenue (U.S. 6) at East Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Superior Avenue.

53 ► New York, Albany County, Albany, Washington Park — The Battle of Henry Johnson —
On Washington Park Road a.k.a. Henry Johnson Blvd., on the right when traveling west.

54 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Galena — 18-21 — Benajah Cook Sawmill and Farmstead —
On Gorsuch Road (Local Route 27) east of Miller-Paul Road (Local Route 18), on the right when traveling east.

55 ► Virginia, Fredericksburg — The Green Book — Trail to Freedom —
On Wolfe Street at Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling west on Wolfe Street.

56 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Douglas — Wendell Phillips High School — William Bryce Mundie, architect; 1904 — Chicago Landmark —
On East Pershing Road west of South Giles Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
57 ► New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn — Ida B. Wells — July 16, 1862 - March 25, 1931 —
On Gold Street at Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Gold Street.
58 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson —
On West 150th Street west of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
59 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — Langston Hughes House — Designated Landmark — New York City —
On East 127th Street just west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
60 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Harlem — 21-21 — Field Musician Richard W. Thompson —
On Fancher Road 1 mile west of New Albany-Condit Road (Ohio Route 605), on the right when traveling west.

61 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Savoy Ballroom —
On Lenox Avenue north of W. 140th Street, on the right when traveling north.
62 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — Morris-Jumel Mansion — Roger Morris Park, 1,524 acres
On Jumel Terrace at Sylvan Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Jumel Terrace. Reported permanently removed.

63 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Chinatown — Alain LeRoy Locke —
On North 7th Street just north of Arch Street, on the left when traveling north.
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64 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, The Castro — Gladys Bentley — Rainbow Honor Walk —
On Market Street at 16th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.

65 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Sandy Spring — Countee Cullen / The Odd Fellows Lodge — Sandy Spring African American Heritage Trail — [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery] —
On Brooke Road 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.

66 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Westshore — The Claxton Manor —
On West Cypress Street just west of North Hubert Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
67 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Dorothy Maynor —
On Saint Nicholas Avenue north of West 141st Street, on the right when traveling south.

68 ► Illinois, Cook County, Berwyn — Ever-Blooming Night and Day Flowers, 1982 — By James Seawright —
Near Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43) south of Cermak Road (22nd Street), on the right when traveling north.
69 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hope Steven Garden —
On Amsterdam Avenue at West 142nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue.
70 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hope Steven Garden —
On West 142nd Street east of Hamilton Place, on the right when traveling west.

71 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Willert Park — Moving North — Michigan Avenue Heritage Corridor —
On Michigan Avenue at Arsenal Place, on the right when traveling north on Michigan Avenue.

72 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Greenwich, Old Greenwich — Sound Beach Railroad Station —
Near Sound Beach Avenue.
73 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lake View East — The Pink Triangle — The Legacy Walk —
On North Halsted Street, on the right when traveling north.
74 ► Illinois, Cook County, Summit — Argo-Summit American Legion Post 735 —
On Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43) north of 61st Street, on the right when traveling south.
75 ► Indiana, Wayne County, Richmond, Wayne Township — Duke Ellington — Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —
Near South 1st Street 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40).
76 ► Kentucky, Shelby County, Simpsonville — Whitney M. Young Jr. — Kentucky Black Trailblazers —
On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) at Old Veechdale Road, on the left when traveling west on Shelbyville Road.
77 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Cotton Club — While We Are Still Here —
On Malcolm X Boulevard at West 142nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Malcolm X Boulevard.
78 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Ethel Waters — 580 St. Nicholas Av —
On Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 139th Street, on the right when traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue.
79 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Fort George — Colonel William Baxter —
On Audubon Avenue at 192nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Audubon Avenue.
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80 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, West Harlem — Blumstein —
On West 125th Street, on the right when traveling east.
81 ► Ohio, Summit County, Akron — 17-77 — Howard Street District —
On Howard Street at Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Ohio Route 59), on the right when traveling north on Howard Street.

82 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — Village of Nieuw Haerlem
On Willis Avenue Bridge Path 0.1 miles north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Reported damaged.

83 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Marble Hill — The Wading Place / Kings Bridge / Fort Prince Charles —
On West 228th Street at Marble Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 228th Street.

84 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. —
On Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard at West 125th Street, on the right when traveling north on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
85 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Park West Historic District — AME Zion Church — Seneca Village Community —
Near West 85th Street 0.2 miles east of Central Park West.

86 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Sandy Spring — Leatha Howard Holland Webster / William Howard Hill & Anna Virginia Carter Hill — Sandy Spring African American Heritage Trail — [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery] —
On Brooke Road 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
87 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — Edwards Gymnasium / Home of High School Basketball Tournaments —
On Sandusky Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Sandusky Street.

88 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — James Baldwin Lawn — St. Nicholas Park —
On Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 135th Street, on the right when traveling south on Saint Nicholas Avenue.

89 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Washington Heights — Regina Andrews — While We Are Still Here —
On West 160th Street east of St. Nicholas Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
90 ► North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville, East End — Triangle Park Mural — 2012–2013 —
On South Market Street at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street.

91 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, East Harlem — 369th Infantry Regiment Monument —
On West 142nd Street at 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 142nd Street.
92 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Sugar Hill — Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District — New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation —
On West 145th Street at Convent Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 145th Street.
93 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Cecil B. Moore — Jessie Redmon Fauset
On North 17th Street. Reported missing.
94 ► Virginia, Lynchburg, Diamond Hill — Anne Spencer Home and Edankraal — Literary Landmarks Register — Friends of Libraries U.S.A. —
On Pierce Street just south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south.
95 ► Virginia, Lynchburg, Diamond Hill — In Tribute to Anne Bethel Spencer — 1882 - 1975 —
On Pierce Street just south of 13th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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96 ► Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — Local Hero, National Leader —
Near West Fayette Street near North Greene Street.

97 ► Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — Grass Roots Democracy — W.E.B. Du Bois National Historic Site —
Near South Egremont Road (Massachusetts Route 23/41) 0.1 miles south of Egremont Plain Road ( Route 71), on the right when traveling south.

98 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Hubert ‘Geese’ Ausbie — Basketball — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.

99 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Kingsbridge — Marble Hill Playground — 1.646 Acres —
On West 230th Street at Marble Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 230th Street.
100 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Romare H. Bearden — September 2, 1911 - March 12, 1988 — 154 West 131st Street, Manhattan —
On West 131st Street just east of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.

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