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

Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford

1935 - 2020

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

1. Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford Marker

Inscription. An orchardist and champion of heritage apples, Tom traced his roots to seven generations of apple growers in Amherst and Nelson counties. He was born in Amherst County where he was a lifelong resident and partner in Burford Brothers. Tom shared his vast knowledge and enthusiasm for apples. A wonderful storyteller and charming southern gentlemen, Tom was often referred to as "Professor Apple".

Erected by Amherst County Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 35.212′ N, 79° 3.145′ W. Marker is in Amherst, Virginia, in Amherst County. It can be reached from South Main Street (Business U.S. 29) just north of Star Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 S Main St, Amherst VA 24521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North

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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: The Amherst County Bateau / The Thornhill Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Milepost (within shouting distance of this marker); Kearfortt-Wood House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courage of Frank Padget (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Beirut-Lebanon (about 600 feet away); Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherst.

Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford Marker Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

2. Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford Marker Display

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.