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

Site Of The Law Offices Of Wm. Ballard Preston

— Historic Smithfield Plantation —

Site Of The Law Offices Of WM. Billard Preston Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2020

1. Site Of The Law Offices Of WM. Billard Preston Marker

Inscription. Grandson of Col. Wm. Preston, built c. 1840 during Ballard's ownership of Smithfield. Fire destroyed the building in 1929, leaving only the foundation.

Erected by Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution District VII.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 37° 13.083′ N, 80° 25.9′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. It can be reached from Smithfield Plantation Road 0.2 miles Smithfield Road, on the right when traveling south. On the grounds of the Historic Smithfield Plantation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in

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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: 1820 Slave Cabin (here, next to this marker); Slaves' Garden (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.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2020

2. Site Of The Law Offices Of WM. Billard Preston 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 315 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.