Charles H. Barbour
American politician from Virginia
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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]
Charles H. Barbour | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia | |
| In office July 1, 1974 – July 1, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Francis H. Fife |
| Succeeded by | Nancy K. O'Brien |
| Member of the Charlottesville City Council | |
| In office 1970–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician |
