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

First Washington County Courthouse

 
 
First Washington County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. First Washington County Courthouse Marker
Inscription. The first court house of Washington County, built 1778 of surplus logs from Blacks Fort. Size 20 foot square. In use from 1778-1800.
 
Erected by Old Abingdon Association. (Marker Number 4.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
 
Location. 36° 42.758′ N, 81° 58.145′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) west of Whites Alley, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 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. The Tavern – 1779 (a few steps from this marker); The Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Washington House (a few steps from this marker); Abingdon Bank (a few steps from this marker); Virginia House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of William King (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolf Cave (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
 
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First Washington County Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. First Washington County Courthouse 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 125 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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