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

Marcella

 
 
Marcella Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. Marcella Marker
Inscription. Built in 1845 by the Rev. Phillip Rohr; previously known as the Duke House.
 
Erected by Old Abingdon Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
 
Location. 36° 42.693′ N, 81° 58.341′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) just west of Pecan Street NE, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 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. Site of Black’s Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Russell House (about 400 feet away); History of Barter Stage II (about 600 feet away); Col. James White House (about 600 feet away); Wolf Hills Forge (about 600 feet away); Governor John B. Floyd (about 600 feet away); Walnut Grove (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
 
Regarding Marcella. Besides being a home for Rohr, a Methodist minister, this brick townhouse has also been used as a library, hat shop and doctor's office.
 
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Marcella Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. Marcella Marker
Marcella Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
3. Marcella 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 103 times since then and 26 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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