Near Wytheville in Bland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wythe County / Bland County
Wythe County. Area 479 Square Miles. Formed in 1789 from Montgomery, and named for George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River flows through this county.
Bland County. Area 360 Square Miles. Formed in 1861 from Wythe, Tazewell and Giles. Named for Richard Bland, revolutionary leader. This county is rich in coal.
Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number Z-84.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 37° 2.742′ N, 81° 13.65′ W. Marker is near Wytheville, Virginia, in Bland County. Marker is at the intersection of Stoney Fork Road (U.S. 52) and Old Mountain Road (County Route 621), on the right when traveling south on Stoney Fork Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville VA 24382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Toland’s Raid (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Wytheville (within shouting distance of this marker); One of the “Big Four” (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Wytheville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Homesteader's Legacy (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Wytheville (approx. 6.1 miles away); Henry C. Groseclose (approx. 6.7 miles away); Bland (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wytheville.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.