Hurt in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Clement Hill
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017
1. Clement Hill Marker
Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number L-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 37° 6.146′ N, 79° 18.103′ W. Marker is in Hurt, Virginia, in Pittsylvania County. It is on Main Street (Business U.S. 29) south of West Hurt Road, on the left when traveling south. It is at the post office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Main St, Hurt VA 24563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Virginia, specifically in the Piedmont, and in Southside Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Founding the Town of Hurt (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pittsylvania County / Campbell County (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1928 Bridge Between Hurt and Altavista (approx. 0.6 miles away); Founders Square (approx. Ύ mile away); Founding the Town of Altavista
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Regarding Clement Hill. John L. Hurt, the founder of Hurt, purchased this house from the Clement family.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017
2. Clement Hill Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017
3. John L. Hurt, Jr. Monument
“In honor of John L. Hurt, Jr., April 23, 1887 — September 1, 1964. A man of bold determination and enterprising spirit. Donated by W. Earl Allen.” This monument is located at Main Street and West Hurt Road, at 37° 06' 09.7" N, 79° 18' 00.1" W
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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