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Fayette Street
W Market St, Martinsville,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 41' 35.150388",
-79° 52' 36.786972"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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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.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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See all Virginia African American History locations.
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Fayette Street Historical Marker Location Map, Martinsville, Virginia Map
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