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

Russell House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

1. Russell House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1792 by Andrew Russell, who was Dep. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Washington County for 50 years (1791-1841). East wing added in 1876 by Samuel Honaker.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 36° 42.723′ N, 81° 58.258′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 11) and Brewers Alley, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 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: Law Office (a few steps from this marker); Col. James White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walnut Grove (about 300 feet away); Site of Black’s Fort (about 300 feet away); Abingdon Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Wolf Hills Forge (about 300 feet away); Home of William King (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Regarding Russell House. The house was used as a Confederate officers’ headquarters during the Civil War.

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

2. Russell House 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 332 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.