Historical marker to be unveiled at Landina Guest House in Hendersonville, public invited to attend

The City of Hendersonville will unveil a historical marker on Wednesday, June 15 to figure out the Landina Guest Home, which welcomed African American tourists in the course of segregation. The general public is invited to the unveiling, which begins at 4 p.m. at 710 To start with Ave. W. in Hendersonville.

The Landina Property served as a place where African Us residents could hire a place with a non-public bathtub and meals in the course of segregation. The house was detailed in the 1960-61 Negro Motorist Eco-friendly Reserve. The visitor dwelling, located driving the key residence, was operated by Hollis and Ozzie Landrum, in accordance to a news launch from the metropolis.

The household also served as a community accumulating place for Black residents in the space. The Range and Inclusion Committee and Historic Preservation Commission originally proposed the placement of a marker to figure out the historic significance of the Landina Guest Dwelling to the group. 

In February, Hendersonville Town Council gave unanimous acceptance for the placement of a historic marker at Landina Guest House in honor of Black Heritage Thirty day period.  

“The Variety and Inclusion Committee are conscious that there are a confined range of historical markers recognizing important African-American historical sites in Hendersonville,” Town Supervisor John Connet wrote in a letter to council on Jan. 30. “Therefore, they feel installation of this historical marker is a constructive stage in recognizing the contributions of African-Us residents in our group.” 

The spending budget influence for the marker was listed as $4,703, with the dollars out there in the Historic Preservation Commission’s unique fund.

This report originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Landina Guest Property to acquire historic marker in Hendersonville