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

Law Office

 
 
Law Office Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. Law Office Marker
Inscription. Law office of Gen. Francis Preston, 1815-1838 and of John B. Floyd, 1830-1863. Original log underneath.
 
Erected by Old Abingdon Association. (Marker Number 14.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
 
Location. 36° 42.717′ N, 81° 58.27′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) west of Brewers Alley, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 159 E Main St, Abingdon VA, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Russell House (a few steps from this marker); Col. James White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Black’s Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Walnut Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Marcella (about 400 feet away); Wolf Hills Forge (about 400 feet away); Abingdon Courthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
 
Regarding Law Office. This combination house/office was built in 1815, with the original logs underneath the siding. During the three decades his law practice occupied the
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building, Floyd was a governor of Virginia, President James Buchanan's Secretary of War and a Confederate brigadier general. Other notable occupants include Judge R. M. Page's insurance office (1880–91) and Dr. Jack Barrow and Dr. George V. Litchfield's medical practice in 1915.
 
Law Office Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. Law Office Marker
Law Office Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
3. Law Office 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 89 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.

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