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

The Battle of Marion

December 17 & 18, 1864

— Marion History Walk —

The Battle of Marion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. The Battle of Marion Marker

Inscription. During Stoneman's raid, he encountered 1,000 Confederate troops under the command of General John Breckinridge at the east end of town. The rebels held off over 5,000 Northern troops until they ran out of ammunition, causing them to yield the field and allowing Stoneman to enter Marion.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1864.

Location. 36° 49.97′ N, 81° 31.202′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the sidewalk in front of the Smyth County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main St, Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper 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: Salt Kettle (a few steps from this marker); Marion (a few steps from this marker); Mack Howard Sturgill (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Laura Lu Copenhaver (a few steps from this marker); Smyth County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Smyth County Revolutionary War Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. Garland York (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Also see . . . Battle of Marion. Wikipedia entry on the two-day battle, which resulted in a Union victory and the destruction of salt mines, lead works, and other beneficial Confederate infrastructure in Marion and nearby Saltville. (Submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. The Battle of Marion Marker

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 857 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.