Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Governor John B. Floyd
Erected 2003 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-59.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1806.
Location. 36° 42.642′ N, 81° 58.455′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) north of Partington Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stonewall Jackson Female Institute (a few steps from this marker); Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Barter Stage II (within shouting distance of this marker); William Rodefer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crooked Road / Abingdon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha Washington College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Also see . . . Encyclopedia Virginia: Floyd, John B. (1806 -1863. John B. Floyd was governor of Virginia (1849–1852), secretary of war in the administration of United States president James Buchanan (1857–1860), and a Confederate general during the American Civil War (1861–1865). (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,268 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 7, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on December 8, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
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