Charles H. Barbour Explained

Charles H. Barbour
Office:Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia
Term Start:July 1, 1974
Term End:July 1, 1976
Predecessor:Francis H. Fife
Successor:Nancy K. O'Brien
Office2:Member of the Charlottesville City Council
Term Start2:1970
Term End2:1978
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Profession:Politician

Charles H. Barbour is a politician from Charlottesville, Virginia. He served as the first Black mayor of Charlottesville from 1974 to 1976.[1] Barbour was also the first African-American to be elected to the Charlottesville City Council (1970–1978),[2] and was the first Black member of the Charlottesville Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). He relinquished his membership at the age of 35.

Notes and References

  1. News: How does government currently work in Charlottesville? • Charlottesville Tomorrow. November 30, 2018.
  2. News: Struck out by Father Time. April 13, 1971. Charlottesville Albemarle Tribune. 1.