Booker T Washington National Monument VA
Lat, Long: 37.11520539, -79.73185833
Designation: National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace.
Weather:
Please contact the park at 540/721-2094 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.
Directions:
The monument is located on VA 122 (Booker T. Washington Highway), 22 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA. From I-81 take I-581, then U.S. 220 south from Roanoke to VA 122. From the Blule Ridge Parkway take VA 43 south to VA 122. From Lynchburg take U.S. 460 west to VA 122.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
12130 Booker T. Washington Highway
Hardy, US, 24101
Phone: 5406820173
Email: bowa_rangers_3@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
