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

Governor David Campbell

1779-1859

— Marion History Walk —

Governor David Campbell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. Governor David Campbell Marker

Inscription. Native son David Campbell served as Governor of Virginia from 1837- 1841. Born August 2, 1779, Campbell was the son of John Campbell and Elizabeth McDonald Campbell. His brother, John, served as Treasurer of the United States under President Andrew Jackson.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1779.

Location. 36° 50.036′ N, 81° 31.036′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) west of South Commerce Street (U.S. 16), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 232 E 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory

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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: Annabel Morris Buchanan (a few steps from this marker); Marion & Rye Valley Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Nolan Ryan and the Marion Mets (within shouting distance of this marker); R.T. Greer & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Hungry Mother State Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie High School (about 300 feet away); Marion College (about 400 feet away); Home of Mountain Dew (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Also see . . . David Campbell (Virginia politician). Wikipedia entry on Virginia's 27th governor. (Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. Governor David Campbell Marker

David Campbell (1779-1859) image. Click for full size.

Flavius J. Fisher (attributed) via Google Arts & Culture (Public Domain)

3. David Campbell (1779-1859)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.