James A. Bland
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 01.005 W 075° 14.575
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Buried in this cemetery is the famous minstrel, composer of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and many other songs.
Waymark Code: WM129K7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
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James A. Bland-Buried in this cemetery is the famous minstrel, composer of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and many other songs. Born on Long Island in 1854, he traveled widely but died in obscurity at Philadelphia in 1911.
Marker Name: James A. Bland
County: Montgomery
Date Dedicated: 09/26/1961
Marker Type: City
Location: Bryn Mawr Ave. & W Rock Hill Rd., at Merion Meml. Park entrance, Bala Cynwyd
Category: African American, Music & Theater, Performers
Website: Not listed
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