Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Park Service, Ohio.

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

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Directions

"Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E.

Additional Information

  • Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Map
  • Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Advancing in the jungle in the South PacificBuffalo Soldiers of the 93rd Infantry advance cautiously in a jungle somewhere in the South Pacific, c.1945
  • Harlem HellfightersBuffalo Soldiers of the 369th regiment, Harlem Hellfighters, returning home from France during WWI.
  • 10th Cavalry, Troop K on the moveBuffalo Soldiers of K Troop, 10th Cavalry on the move in Chickamauga, Ga., c.1898
  • 9th Cavalry, K TroopTroopers from the 9th Cav, K Troop posing for a group photo, c.1890.
  • 25th Infantry in MontanaBuffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a portrait near Fort Keough, Montana, c.1890.
  • 24th Infantry in PhilippineThe 24th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers while in the Philippines, c.1902
  • Charles Young and familyCharles Young (far right) poses with his family, Ada Young (standing rear), Charles Noel (far left), and Marie Aurelia (sitting middle).
  • Charles Young on his mountCharles Young poses for a portrait with one of his horses as he is saluted by a young, unidentified boy.
  • Charles Young Spingarn AwardCharles Young poses for a portrait shortly before he was awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal.
  • Charles Young House BoulderThe large stone boulder with Historic Plaque affixed to it, sits in the front yard of Youngsholm
  • Youngsholm, June 2020The front of Youngsholm, the park's visitor center
  • YoungsholmYoungsholm on a day of a Commissioning Ceremony in 2015
  • Day of DedicationYoungsholm on the day of the park dedication, April 2, 2013
  • Stained Glass TransomThe colorful stained glass transom above the main entrance door to Youngsholm
  • Sequoia BoulderThe bronze plaque that proclaims Youngsholm as a National Historical Site, mounted on a boulder from the Sequoia NP area
  • Colonel Charles YoungColonel Charles Young poses in class A's for a portrait
  • 25th Infantry Buffalo SoldiersBuffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a photo at Ft. Keough in Montana, c.1890
  • Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th CavalryBuffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry take a company photo prior to being shipped out to the Philippines, c.1900

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