Arthur Ashe Monument

Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. was born in 1943 and died in 1993. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he became a world champion, author, humanitarian, and founder of Virginia Heroes, Incorporated. A monument was placed at Monument Avenue and Roseneath Road on July 10, 1996, to inspire children and people of all nationalities. It also bears the words, "Since we are surrounded by so great a crowd of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us," from Hebrews 12:1.

Richmond, Virginia · United States