Singers Glen in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Funk
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 27, 2010
1. Joseph Funk Marker
“Father of song in Northern Virginia”
Teacher, translator, author
Publisher, printer
In 1816 he published “Choral Music”; in 1832 the first edition of “Genuine Church Music.” Here in 1847 he and his sons began printing, first the fourth edition of “Genuine Church Music,” later famous as “Harmonia Sacra.” In 1878 Ephrain Ruebush and Aldine S. Kieffer Funk’s grandson, moved the publishing house to Dayton.
This monument was erected in 1947 by Funk’s descendants and others who cherish his work and honor his character.
Erected 1947 by Funk’s descendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1850.
Location. 38° 33.066′ N, 78° 55.035′ W. Marker is in Singers Glen, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on Singers Glen Road (Virginia Route 613) 0.1 miles south of Glen School Circle (Virginia Route 889), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Singers Glen VA 22850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Salem Church (about 800 feet
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Also see . . .
1. Joseph Funk. Wikipedia (Submitted on December 28, 2010.)
2. Joseph Funk (1778-1862). The Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (Submitted on December 28, 2010.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 24, 2018
2. Joseph Funk Marker (refurbished)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 27, 2010
3. Singers Glen, Virginia
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 24, 2018
4. Singers Glen, Virginia
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 26, 2018. 3. submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 26, 2018.
