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Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Wolf Cave

 
 
Wolf Cave Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. Wolf Cave Marker
Inscription. Lair of wolves which attacked Daniel Boone's dogs 1760 and from which came the original name of this town, Wolf Hills
 
Erected by Old Abingdon Association. (Marker Number 1.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
 
Location. 36° 42.772′ N, 81° 58.106′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 11) and Whites Alley, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 279 E Main St, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wolf Hills Cave House (here, next to this marker); Wolf Hills & Wolf Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); First Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tavern – 1779 (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
 
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Wolf Cave Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. Wolf Cave Marker
Wolf Cave Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
3. Wolf Cave Marker
Wolf Cave Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
4. Wolf Cave Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.

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