Near Syria in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Town Hall on Town Hall

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

1. Town Hall on Town Hall Marker

Inscription. The large porch on Town Hall was also given the same name as the cabin. Guests liked the informal gatherings held here when mild weather permitted. The babble of Hemlock Run encouraged everyone to join in the conversations, discussions, and debates. It was indeed the “townhall” of the camp, where everybody could express his opinions.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 38° 29.442′ N, 78° 25.213′ W. Marker is near Syria, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from Rapidan Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park, at the end the Rapidan Fire Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syria VA 22743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Hall (here, next to this marker); Famous Town Hall Visitors (here, next to this marker); Recreational Pursuits (a few steps from this marker); "Here is peace and quietude" (within shouting distance of this marker); Rapidan Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Hoover (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prime Minister’s Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syria.

More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a photograph of Town Hall.

Also see . . .
1. President Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's Rapidan Camp. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Biography of Herbert Hoover. The White House website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

2. Town Hall on Town Hall Marker

Markers at Rapidan Camp image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2011

3. Markers at Rapidan Camp

Several markers are located at this site. The Town Hall on Town Hall marker is seen here on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.