Martinsville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Martinsville
Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number A-94.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
Location. 36° 41.51′ N, 79° 52.373′ W. Marker is in Martinsville, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 457) and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsville VA 24112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Martin (a few steps from this marker); Henry County U.D.C. Monument (a few steps from this marker); Near War's End (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinsville's Early Textile Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fayette Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); DeShazo's "Silo" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Traditions to Celebrate (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.