Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington House
1835
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. Washington House Marker
Thomas Findlay
Earlier history at this site
Circa 1783, William Bagnell built and operated
a log tavern
In 1810, John Gum maintained a dwelling
house, stable and lumber yard
In 1820, Fincastle Sterrett, an emancipated
former slave, operated an ordinary here after
successfully petitioning the Virginia General
Assembly for the right to remain in Virginia
following his attainment of freedom
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 36° 42.751′ N, 81° 58.134′ 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: 226 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. The Tavern (here, next to this marker); The Tavern – 1779 (a few steps from this marker); First Washington County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Virginia House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon House (within shouting
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Regarding Washington House. The hotel catered to stagecoach and other business travelers and housed professional offices as well. Two street-level storefronts were later added and occupied by such businesses as a meat market and a hat shop. The Federal-style building has a central bracketed cornice at the main entrance and twelve-over-twelve sash windows with jack arches.
Also see . . . General Petition Information. Brief synopsis of Sterrett's 1811 petition to the Virginia legislature to allow him to remain in his home state. (Race and Slavery Petitions Project) (Submitted on November 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. Washington 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 134 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
