Alfred D. "A.D." Price
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N 37° 32.847 W 077° 26.239
18S E 284685 N 4158397
Alfred Price born into slavery became a prominent and successful business man
Waymark Code: WMGB39
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
Views: 4

Marker reads:

SA 58
Alfred D. "A.D" Price

Born into slavery in Hancover County in 1860. Alfred D."A.D." Price moved to Richmond in the late 1870's. Soon after coming to Richmond, he set up a blacksmith shop, which expanded into a livery stable and the funeral home that here, now know as A.D.Price Funeral Establishment. In August 1984, Price became one of the first funeral directors in Virginia ot receive a state embalming license. He Served on the board of directors of a number of businesses and organizations, including the Southern Aid Society, a prominent insurance company. Price served as its president from 1905 until his death on 9 April 1921.

Department of Historic Resources, 2003
Marker Number: SA 58

Marker Title: Alfred D. "A.D." Price

Marker Location: Corner of E Leigh St and N 2nd St

County or Independent City: Richmond

Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources

Web Site: Not listed

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