Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Stonewall Jackson Female Institute
Erected 2000 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-54.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1868.
Location. 36° 42.638′ N, 81° 58.47′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 11) and Partington Place, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street. The marker sits atop the retaining wall originally built for the Institute. 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. Barter Theatre (here, next to this marker); Governor John B. Floyd (a few steps from this marker); William Rodefer House (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); The Crooked Road / Abingdon (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Barter Stage II (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha Washington College (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,007 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the Barter Stage II, the sole remaining Institute building • Can you help?