Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William King
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Ann Berry
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
1. William King / Ann Berry Marker
by
William King
in 1797
House completed by
Ann Berry
circa 1823
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 36° 42.83′ N, 81° 58.151′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Valley Street Northeast and Whites Alley, on the left when traveling east on Valley Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Valley St NE, 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: William Delap / Gabriel Stickley (a few steps from this marker); Wolf Hills & Wolf Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolf Hills Cave House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wolf Cave (about 400 feet away); First Washington County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Abingdon Bank (about 500 feet away); Home of William King (about 500 feet away); Washington House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
Regarding William King / Ann Berry. The lot was among several that King, a wealthy merchant and salt manufacturer, purchased in Abingdon. He was a significant figure in the town's early
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022
2. William King / Ann Berry 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 206 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
