University in Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War Patriots
men and women who achieved
American independence.
These Patriots, believing in the
noble cause of liberty, fought
valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Presented by
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Erected 2023 by Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 37° 13.079′ N, 80° 25.894′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is in University. Memorial can be reached from Smithfield Plantation Road, 0.1 miles south of Smithfield Road. Marker is in the parking lot of Historic Smithfield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd, Blacksburg VA 24060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty and Justice for All (here, next to this marker); William Ballard Preston (here, next to this marker); 1820 Slave Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Slaves' Garden (a few steps from this marker); Site Of The Law Offices Of Wm. Ballard Preston (a few steps from this marker); Smithfield Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithfield Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Preston Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blacksburg.
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