Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abingdon
First known as Wolf Hills, land was patented here by Dr. Thomas Walker in 1750. Black's Fort was built, 1776. The town of Abingdon was established in 1778 as the county seat of Washington County. A courthouse, built about 1800, was replaced in 1850. In 1862 the church bells were melted for cannon. In Stoneman's raid, December, 1864, the town was partly burned. A new courthouse was built, 1869.
Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number K-49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1864.
Location. 36° 42.598′ N, 81° 58.587′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) near Cummings Street (U.S. 58). 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. Abingdon in the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martha Washington College (about 400 feet away); Boyhood Home of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston (about 500 feet away); Barter Theatre (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (about 500 feet away); William Rodefer House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (about 600 feet away); The Crooked Road / Abingdon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Also see . . . Abingdon, Virginia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,500 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Mary Helen Scaccia of Carthage, Illinois. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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