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

Smyth County Museum

— Marion History Walk —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. Smyth County Museum Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1961 by Clara Hill Carner, the museum started in an 1838 one-room schoolhouse located near MSHS Stadium. Home to countless artifacts of our rich heritage, the Smyth County Museum moved to the county's 1908 first public high school building located at 105 East Strother Street in the historic downtown district in 1999.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 36° 49.984′ N, 81° 31.167′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) near North Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the sidewalk in front of the alley between 101 and 107 East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Look & Lincoln Wagon Factory (a few steps from this marker); General Francis Marion (a few steps from this marker); Marion Musical Heritage Mural (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Garland York (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Kettle

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Southwestern State Mental Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Regarding Smyth County Museum. The museum, now known as the Holston River Heritage Center, has since relocated to 123 East Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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