Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abingdon Courthouse
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
1. Abingdon Courthouse Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1864.
Location. 36° 42.741′ N, 81° 58.192′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street / Lee Highway (U.S. 11) and Court Street NE, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street / Lee Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193 East Main St, 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: Washington County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Home of William King (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Abingdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia House (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. James White House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tavern 1779 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
2. Abingdon Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 4, 2022
3. Abingdon Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
