Berryville in Clarke County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry F. Byrd Sr.
(1887-1966)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 26, 2019
1. Harry F. Byrd Sr. Marker
The text of this marker has been updated, in 2019. Among other changes, this sentence has been added: “He led Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school desegregation.” and “political machine” has become “political organization”.
Erected 2019 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number T-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list.
Location. 39° 9.557′ N, 77° 59.537′ W. Marker is in Berryville, Virginia, in Clarke County. Marker is on West Main Street (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berryville VA 22611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Berryville (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Berryville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berryville (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Ireland (approx. 0.7 miles away); Clarke County Courthouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bank of Clarke County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Traveler Was Tethered on This Spot (approx. 0.8 miles away); Benjamin Berry (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berryville.
Also see . . . Old Marker at this Location. This marker replaced an older one at this location also titled “Harry F. Byrd Sr.” (Submitted on August 27, 2019.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 19, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.