Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Marion
December 17 & 18, 1864
— Marion History Walk —
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. Marker 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.
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 (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.)
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 164 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.