New historical marker recognizes Black Civil War vet and politician from Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – An historical marker now stands at the entrance of Oakwood Cemetery to celebrate James T.S. Taylor.

Taylor was a Black Civil War soldier and politician from Charlottesville.

Managing Director for the Nau Civil War Center, Brian Neumann says Taylor’s story, and stories like it, are often overlooked…

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