Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Open House
In this house, George G. Crawford, M.D. (1876-1949) practiced medicine, and with his wife, Anne Preston (1880-1966) reared their family. This house is given to the people of Strasburg in their memory and in memory of Ellen C. Hatmaker (1904-1982).
All who have lived, visited and worked in this house remember it with affection.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 59.378′ N, 78° 21.807′ W. Marker is in Strasburg, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is on West King Street (U.S. 11) just east of South Fort Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 186 W King St, Strasburg VA 22657, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 walking distance of this marker: Historic Strasburg (here, next to this marker); Sonner House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 400 feet away); Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg
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Other markers no longer nearby. Historic Strasburg (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Historic Strasburg (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 6, 2020
2. Open House Marker
The house is currently the Strasburg Community Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
