Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Governor David Campbell
David Campbell was born in Aug. 1779 at Royal Oak in Washington County (present-day Smyth County), Virginia. His family eventually moved to Hall's Bottom outside Abingdon. Campbell served in the infantry during the War of 1812 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the 20th Regiment in March 1813. He also served in the Senate of the Virginia (1820-1824) and as Washington County Court clerk. During this time Campbell's federal style home, Mont Calm was completed. Elected governor in 1837, Campbell served until 1840. He died on 19 March 1859 and was buried in Sinking Spring Cemetery.
Erected 2003 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-58.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1813.
Location. 36° 42.42′ N, 81° 58.541′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Cummings Street (Alternate U.S. 58) and Mont Calm Street, on the right when traveling north on Cummings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Cummings 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. John Campbell (here, next to this marker); Split Rail Fence & The American Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze "Yellow" Ribbon Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW★MIA (about 300 feet away); The Minutemen (about 300 feet away); Animals in Service (about 300 feet away); For God and Country (about 300 feet away); Daughters of the American Revolution (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Also see . . . Virginia Governor David Campbell. National Governors Association website entry (Submitted on July 31, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
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