Grace Evelyn Arents

1849-1926

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 8, 2009

1. Grace Evelyn Arents Marker

Inscription. Grace Evelyn Arents worked tirelessly as an urban reformer and philanthropist to improve the daily life of individuals regardless of race, gender, or class. She developed a church complex that included St. Andrews Episcopal Church, St. Andrew’s School, the Grace Arents Free Library, a teachers’ house, and a medical clinic. Arents also established a night school for working children, built public baths and playgrounds, and funded numerous social programs. She supported the formation of the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association. Her legacy continues in the activities of St. Andrew’s Church, St. Andrew’s School, and the William Byrd Community House in Oregon Hill.

Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-80.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 32.514′ N, 77° 27.163′ W. Marker was in Richmond, Virginia. It was

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in Oregon Hill. Marker was at the intersection of Idlewood Avenue and South Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Idlewood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Grace Evelyn Arents (here, next to this marker); Oregon Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial Pyramid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob House (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Pleasants Parsons House (approx. ¼ mile away); Virginia State Penitentiary (approx. ¼ mile away); Monroe Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Monroe Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Grace Arents. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 12, 2021.)

2. Grace Evelyn Arents biography. Library of Virginia (Submitted on November 12, 2021.)

3. Oregon Hill Historic District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 10, 2009.)

Idlewood Ave & S Cherry St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 8, 2009

2. Idlewood Ave & S Cherry St

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.