Breaks in Dickenson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Name Breaks

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

1. The Name Breaks Marker

Inscription. The name "Breaks" was derived from the break in Pine Mt. created by the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River as it carved a 1000 ft. deep gorge on its way to join the Ohio River.

By taking the path on the left to the Clinchfield Overlook, you will see this work of nature often called "The Grand Canyon of the South." Elev. here 1978 ft.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 37° 17.183′ N, 82° 18.183′ W. Marker is in Breaks, Virginia, in Dickenson County. It is on Breaks Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breaks VA 24607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation,

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: Clinchfield Overlook (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salt Kettle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Settlement (approx. 0.4 miles away); Formation Of The Breaks (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mill Rock Point (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mill Rock Point Overlook (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Crooked Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); Known But to God (approx. one mile away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breaks.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020

2. The Name Breaks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.