University in Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

1820 Slave Cabin

— Historic Smithfield Plantation —

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2020

1. 1820 Slave Cabin Marker

Inscription. This c. 1820 slave cabin is located on the site of the Smithfield summer kitchen. The cabin is an authentic slave cabin moved from another Preston property and reassembled on the site in 1984.

Erected by Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution District VII.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 37° 13.083′ N, 80° 25.9′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. It is on Smithfield Plantation Road 0.1 miles Smithfield Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Historic Smithfield Plantation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd, Blacksburg VA 24060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia,

in the Blue Ridge Highlands,

and in the New River Gorge.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper

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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 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: Slaves' Garden (here, next to this marker); Site Of The Law Offices Of Wm. Ballard Preston (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Liberty and Justice for All (a few steps from this marker); William Ballard Preston (a few steps from this marker); Smithfield Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithfield Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.

Additional keywords. Slave labor, enslavement

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2020

2. 1820 Slave Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.