Charles H. Barbour

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][1] and was the first Black member of the Charlottesville Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). He relinquished his membership at the age of 35.[2]

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


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