[Justin
Holland]
TheRepublic.com
reported on April 6, 2012 that an historical marker for Virginia
native Justin Holland (1819-1887) was one of three markers approved
on March 15, 2012:
The
Republic
| THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS April 06, 2012 |
“RICHMOND,
Va. — The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has approved
three new roadside historical markers, including one honoring an
escaped slave who inspired abolitionists.
"Anthony Burns escaped his masters and fled to Boston in 1854. Under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, his owner demanded his return to Virginia. His arrest in Boston sparked an attempt to rescue him, resulting in an escort of 1,500 troops to ensure he was delivered back to Virginia.
“A marker honoring
Burns has been approved for Stafford County. The other markers
commemorate Henry County's first courthouse and recognize Justin
Holland, a black 19th century classical guitarist and arranger. The
Henry County marker is proposed for U.S. 57 and Route 93, while the
Holland marker is proposed for Chesapeake.”
The
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the
State Review Board held a joint meeting in Richmond on March 15, 2012
at 10:00 a.m. The following is an excerpt from the Minutes of the
joint meeting, at which the historical marker was approved unanimously:
"3.
Justin Holland
Sponsor:
DHR
Locality:
Chesapeake
Proposed
Location: Near intersection of Galberry and Shell Roads
Comments by email:Bill, Thanks for sharing this fantastic news! Barbara [Dr. Barbara Clemenson]
That's great news! Hope you're doing well, Bill! [Dr. Kim Perlak]
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