Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Washington County Courthouse
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. First Washington County Courthouse Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Tri-Cities Area, 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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory 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: 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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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 313 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
