Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Martha Washington College
Erected 2000 by Virgnia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-56.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 36° 42.624′ N, 81° 58.513′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Cummings Street (Alternate U.S. 58), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 West Main Street, 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); William Rodefer House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall Jackson Female Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crooked Road / Abingdon (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor John B. Floyd (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abingdon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Also see . . .
1. History | Martha Washington Inn. (Submitted on July 29, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. The Martha Washington Inn – One of the Most Haunted Places in Virginia. (Submitted on July 29, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,071 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 8, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 4. submitted on July 30, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.