Delany was born free in Charles Town in May of 1812. The Delany marker is situated on property owned by Star Lodge #1, Free and Accepted Masons, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of West Virginia, Inc., at the corner of West Avis and South Lawrence Streets. Erected and dedicated in 1999 by members of Star Lodge. Delany, acknowledged to be the first American Black Nationalist, was closely associated with Frederick Douglas, John Brown and other leading Black leaders and white abolitionists.

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