Near Luray in Page County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rappahannock County / Page County
Rappahannock County. Area 274 Square Miles. Formed in 1833 from Culpeper and named for the Rappahannock River, headwaters of which are in this county.
Page County. Area 322 Square Miles. Formed in 1831 from Shenandoah and Rockingham, and named for John Page, governor of Virginia, 1802-1805. Luray Cave is here.
Erected 1928 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number Z-174.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 38° 39.632′ N, 78° 19.216′ W. Marker is near Luray, Virginia, in Page County. Marker is at the intersection of Lee Highway (U.S. 211) and Skyline Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lee Highway. The marker is just past the exit off the Skyline Drive onto US 211. It is just east of the overpass of Skyline Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luray VA 22835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Randolph Barbee (a few steps from this marker); The Greatest Single Feature (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton Gap (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rocks Older than Mankind (approx. ¾ mile away); Marys Rock Tunnel (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luray.
More about this marker. The marker is also listed as Z-174 in some references.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.