Near Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abijah Thomas (1814-1876) and His Octagonal House
Erected 2019 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KD-17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 36° 46.433′ N, 81° 34.225′ W. Marker is near Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Thomas Bridge Road (County Road 657) and Octagon House Road, on the right when traveling north on Thomas Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 663 Thomas Bridge Rd, Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mountain View Plantation: Antebellum Home Of The Abijah Thomas Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Holston Mills (approx. 1.3 miles away); Seven Mile Ford (approx. 3.9 miles away); Mount Pleasant Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); William Campbell’s Grave (approx. 4.7 miles away); Marion 9/11 Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); Campbell's Home (approx. 4.8 miles away); “The Crying Tree” (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Also see . . .
1. Abijah Thomas House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the house, which was listed in 1980. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Octagon House Foundation, Inc. This not-for-profit organization was formed in 2014 to repair the unique house, with the ultimate goal of restoring it to its former glory. (Submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.