Booker T. Washington National Monument

Booker T. Washington National Monument: see National Parks and Monuments (table).

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Booker T. Washington National Monument

Parks Directory of the United States / US National Parks / National Monuments

Address: 12130 Booker T Washington Hwy
Hardy, VA 24101
Phone: 540-721-2094;
Fax: 540-721-8311;
Web: www.nps.gov/bowa/
Size: 239 acres.
Established: Authorized on April 5, 1956.
Location: On VA 122 (Booker T. Washington Hwy), 22 miles southeast of Roanoke, Virginia. From I-81, take I-581, then US 220 south from Roanoke to VA 122; from the Blue Ridge Parkway, take VA 43 south to VA 122; and from Lynchburg, take US 460 west to VA 122.
Facilities: Picnic area, visitor center (é), museum/exhibit, self-guided tour/trail.
Activities: Hiking, guided tour, educational programs.
Special Features: On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-acre farm of James and Elizabeth Burroughs. This site was the birthplace and early childhood home of the famous black leader and educator.

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See other parks in Virginia.