PLEASANT LITCHFORD
Pleasant Litchford came to the area now known as Upper Arlington in the early 1800s after he was freed from enslavement in Lynchburg, Virginia. Learn more about his story and how organizations in Upper Arlington and beyond, spearheaded by the Upper Arlington Schools, are capturing, sharing, and celebrating information about this incredible man, his family, and his community.
Uncovering Our Roots: The Story of Pleasant Litchford
In collaboration with the UA School District, the UA Historical Society, and many other valuable organizations around town, the City of Upper Arlington welcomed a number of esteemed panelists to learn more about the rediscovery of Pleasant Litchford’s cemetery and story in Upper Arlington.
Resources
Uncovering Our Roots: The Story of Pleasant Litchford Two-Part Panel Discussion
New Musical Work By Columbus Composer Celebrates Upper Arlington’s Centennial
Golden: UA High School Orchestra Honors the History of Pleasant Litchford
Upper Arlington Historical Society: Pleasant Litchford
Pleasant Litchford Archives, provided by the UA Public Library and UA Historical Society
Human Remains Found Near Upper Arlington High School Amid Archeology Project
Archaeological Crew Continuing District’s Research Into History of UAHS Site
The Pleasant Litchford Story: Rediscovering Our Past, Planning for Our Future
Columbus Neighborhoods: Pleasant Litchford
This Week News: Pleasant Litchford Will Be Honored
News Channel 10: Upper Arlington Discovers High School Was Built Over Former Cemetary
Radio OSU WOSU: African American Cemetary May Still Sit Below Upper Arlington High School