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

Royal Oak Presbyterian Church

— Marion History Walk —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Originally worshipping in a log church erected in 1776 in the community known as Royal Oak, the congregation moved to this site on land donated by the Sheffey family in 1853. The church is the second one built on this site. Designed by C.B. Kearfoot, the Gothic-influenced structure was built with significant contributions from local industrialists W.L. and C.C. Lincoln.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 36° 49.945′ N, 81° 31.257′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) west of North Park Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the sidewalk next to the church's driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 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.

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Globally, it is in 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: James White Sheffey (a few steps from this marker); Sherwood Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Marion Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); D.C. Miller Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County Courthouse (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. Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Marker

Royal Oak Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

3. Royal Oak Presbyterian Church

Royal Oak Presbyterian Church (front elevation) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

4. Royal Oak Presbyterian Church (front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.