Near Meadows of Dan in Floyd County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Appalachian Houses
In 1956 Matthews Cabin was donated to the National Park Service. Workers carefully restored the structure to its earlier appearance and moved it to this site.
Because there were many small sawmills, frame houses were also common in Appalachia. The Mabrys built their home on this site about 1914. They used boards and chestnut paneling sawed at their mill and workshop.
Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Blue Ridge Parkway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 36°
45.08′ N, 80° 24.377′ W. Marker is near Meadows of Dan, Virginia, in Floyd County. Marker can be reached from Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 176.2), 0.2 miles south of Mabry Mill Road SE (Virginia Route 603), on the left when traveling south. Marker and Matthews Cabin (restored) are located along the Mabry Mill interpretive trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 266 Mabry Mill Road SE, Meadows of Dan VA 24120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bark Mill (a few steps from this marker); Lumber Drying Rack (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Challenges (within shouting distance of this marker); Whiskey Still (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Sorghum Making (within shouting distance of this marker); Homemade Soap Recipe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadows of Dan.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Mabry Mill
Also see . . . Mabry Mill. The sights and sounds of Rural Appalachia fill the air at Mabry Mill during summer and fall. Ed Mabry built the mill where he and his wife Lizzy ground corn, sawed lumber, and did blacksmithing for three decades. The old mill, cultural demonstrations, and a decades-long
tradition of Sunday afternoon music and dancing continue to draw visitors today. (Submitted on June 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.