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

Virginia House

(Dunn's Hotel)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

1. Virginia House Marker

Inscription. Original inn built by John Dunn 1849. Used as court house and hospital during Civil War.

Erected by Old Abingdon Association. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 36° 42.745′ N, 81° 58.154′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) east of Court Street SE, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 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. Abingdon House (here, next to this marker); Abingdon Bank (a few steps from this marker); The Tavern – 1779 (a few steps from this marker); The Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); First Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of William King (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Regarding Virginia House. The Federal-style brick building originally consisted

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of a hotel in the western section and Dunn's grocery and general store in the eastern portion, each with its own entrance. After Dunn's death, his sons took over the businesses and renamed the hotel “The Virginia House”. They sold the east portion to the Bank of Abingdon in 1873 and the hotel in 1879 to Frank S. Findlay, who renamed it “The Arlington House”. Both sides were “rejoined” in 1965, and the building has housed law offices since 1962.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

2. Virginia House Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse

3. Virginia 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 187 times since then and 50 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.