Fayette Street

Fayette Street (HM1Z2V)

Location: Martinsville, VA 24112
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 41.592', W 79° 52.584'

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Since the late 19th century, Fayette Street has
been a gateway to the business, social, and
Cultural life of African Americans here. Institutions such as Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (founded
in 1870), St. Mary's Hospital (1926-1952), Piedmont
Christian Institute (1900-1934), and Imperial
Savings and Loan (founded in 1929) were pillars
of this community. A part of the street Known
as Baldwin's Block (1920s-1960s) represented the
entrepreneurial spirit of the people. Dr. Dana O.
Baldwin and his brothers founded the June
German Ball, which was held at a number of venues
here. This annual musical and dance festival
hosted world-renowned African American musicians
that played to regional audiences.
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HM NumberHM1Z2V
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Year Placed2005
Placed ByDepartment of Historic Resources
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at 9:03am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 600375 N 4061427
Decimal Degrees36.69320000, -79.87640000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 41.592', W 79° 52.584'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 41' 35.52" N, 79° 52' 35.04" W
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Area Code(s)276
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 136 Fayette St, Martinsville VA 24112, US
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