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

J. C. Campbell House

205 West Main Street

— Marion History Walk —

J. C. Campbell House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. J. C. Campbell House Marker

Inscription. Campbell, founder of Marion's Spruce Pine Lumber Company (1905-1923), built this Colonial Revival styled house in 1906. The distinctive yellow brick was transported from Pennsylvania by rail, and Anton Fisher, a local mason, hand-cut the limestone used for the foundation. It continues to be used as a private residence by descendants of J.C. Campbell.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 36° 49.924′ N, 81° 31.304′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 11) and North Sheffey Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 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. Marion Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Oak Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sherwood Anderson (about 300 feet away); “The Crying Tree” (about 400 feet away); D.C. Miller Law Office (about 400

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feet away); Smyth County War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Smyth County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. J. C. Campbell House Marker

The J. C. Campbell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

3. The J. C. Campbell House

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 189 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.