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Site of Mount Airy
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By J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Site of Mount Airy Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1811, Martin Staley transferred land here to
his son Valentine. A year later, his son formed
the town of Mount (Mt.) Airy, sometimes referred
to as Staleytown. The tract was divided into about
72 lots, including Main Street, Cross Street, and a
public square. Following Valentine Staley's death
in 1817, his wife and children successfully petitioned
the General Assembly to sell more lots. With the
establishment of a nearby railroad center at what
became Rural Retreat and an attack on Mount
Airy by Federal troops during the Civil War,
Mount Airy ceased to exist about 1875.
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-31.)
Location. 36° 54.193′ N, 81° 18.632′ W. Marker is near Rural Retreat, Virginia, in Wythe County. Marker is on West Lee Highway (U.S. 11) just west of Kimberling Road (County Route 682). Click for map. U.S. 11 parallels I-81 between exits 64 and 60. Marker is in this post office area: Rural Retreat VA 24368, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Early Settlers (approx. 3.6 miles away); Henry C. Groseclose (approx. 8.1 miles away); Engagement at Marion (approx. 10.6 miles away); Battle of Marion (approx. 10.6 miles away); State Fish Hatchery (approx. 10.8 miles away); Sherwood Anderson (approx. 10.8 miles away); Battle of Wytheville (approx. 10.9 miles away); Wythe County / Bland County (approx. 10.9 miles away). |
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By J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.
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