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

Walnut Grove

Yeary Cabin

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

1. Walnut Grove Marker

Inscription. Walnut Grove, a recreation of an early Appalachian homestead, is an authentic representation of what was common to pioneer life in this region from the late 1700's until the early 1900's.

Beginning with a simple log cabin, pioneer settlers, over time, would add to their “ homesteads” – barns, smokehouses, and other additions necessary for a life of independent living for themselves and their families.

This “Village Homestead” (known as the Yeary Cabin) located in grove of Black Walnut trees includes two log cabin dwellings connected by an enclosed “dogtrot”, outdoor bread oven, century old bee gums, blacksmith shop, “outhouse”, portable gristmill, horse drawn farm equipment, and other supporting additions.

The cabin (circa 1890's) facing Plumb Alloy was originally located near Vansant, in Buchanan County, Virginia. The rear cabin (circa 1860) facing Brewers Alley was originally located in the Brumley Gap section of Washington County, Virginia. The blacksmith shop and outdoor baking oven are constructed of hand hewn timber and hand made brick from a dwelling (circa 1850) built in Russell County, Virginia. The split rail

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fence surrounding the homestead is of American Chestnut.

The preservation and restoration project was begun on this site in 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 36° 42.766′ N, 81° 58.245′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It is on Plumb Alley east of Brewers Alley, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

2. Walnut Grove Marker

are within walking distance of this marker: Wolf Hills Forge (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. James White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark on the Great Road (about 300 feet away); Wm. King Springhouse. (about 300 feet away); Abingdon Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Home of William King (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.