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

Smyth County Courthouse

— Marion History Walk —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. Smyth County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. The first courthouse was built in 1834 in the new town of Marion, the site of the county seat. The second courthouse, the one in use today, was completed in 1905 and first remodeled in 1974. Monuments on the lawn include a 1903 tribute to Smyth County Confederate dead, to those killed in action during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and to Smyth County's Revolutionary War soldiers.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 36° 49.964′ N, 81° 31.215′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) east of North Park 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: Smyth County Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Marion (here, next to this marker); Smyth County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Laura Lu Copenhaver (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Marion (a few steps from this marker);

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Mack Howard Sturgill (within shouting distance of this marker); D.C. Miller Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Kettle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. Smyth County Courthouse Marker

Smyth County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

3. Smyth County Courthouse

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 576 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.