Lambsburg in Carroll County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

James A. Williams, Jr.

In Grateful Recognition

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 14, 2023

1. James A. Williams, Jr. Marker

Inscription. In grateful recognition of James A. Williams, Jr., of Wytheville, an ardent supporter of safe, modern highways, has earned the gratitude of all citizens for his tireless efforts as president of the Great Lakes to Florida Highway Association, newspaper publisher and editor. This marker is placed at the request of the Virginia General Assembly to express its appreciation.

Erected 1983 by Virginia General Assembly.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 36° 33.862′ N, 80° 44.625′ W. Marker is in Lambsburg, Virginia, in Carroll County. It is on Interstate 77, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 I-77, Lambsburg VA 24351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

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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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Crooked Road (a few steps from this marker); Richard Milton Strauser (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (approx. 0.4 miles away in North Carolina); The Agricultural Scene (approx. 4.4 miles away); Hardin Taliaferro (approx. 4.7 miles away in North Carolina); Mt. Airy Granite (approx. 5.2 miles away); Jesse Franklin (approx. 7.4 miles away in North Carolina); 90 MM Gun Tank M47 Patton (approx. 7.8 miles away in North Carolina).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 14, 2023

2. James A. Williams, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.