National Monument · Virginia, United States
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Booker T. Washington National Monument is a national monument in Virginia, United States, covering 239 acres (97 ha), established in 1956.
National Monument · Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 239 acres (97 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 37.1233° N, 79.7658° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Booker T. Washington National Monument
The Booker T. Washington National Monument is a National Monument near the community of Hardy, Virginia, and is located entirely in rural Franklin County, Virginia. It preserves portions of the 207-acre (0.90 km2) tobacco farm on which educator and leader Booker T. Washington was born into slavery on April 5, 1856. It provides interpretation of Washington's life and achievements, as well as interpretation of 1850s chattel slavery and farming through the use of buildings, gardens, crafts and animals. Congress authorized the Booker T. Washington Memorial half dollar to fund the purchase of the site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 71.4 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 101.7 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 137.0 miles away
Parks nearby
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Roanoke River State Trail
Fairy Stone State Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian Trail
Green Pastures Recreation Area
More parks in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Booker T. Washington National Monument?
Booker T. Washington National Monument is in Virginia, United States (37.1233° N, 79.7658° W).
When was Booker T. Washington National Monument established?
Booker T. Washington National Monument was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Booker T. Washington National Monument?
Booker T. Washington National Monument covers 239 acres (97 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._Washington_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/bowa/ — Official park page.