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

History of Barter Stage II

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 1, 2023

1. History of Barter Stage II Marker

Inscription.
1830 Constructed as Protestant Methodist Church.
1867 Presbyterian Female Institute established.
1868 Stonewall Jackson Female Institute open. Building used as Chapter House for school's literary societies and YWCA.
1914 Fire destroys Stonewall Jackson School; building closed.
1914-1930 Town uses building as recreation ad storage facility.
1930-40's Barter leases building for use as scene shop.
1961 Converted to small theatre, re-named "The Playhouse", used for children's plays, and avant-garde productions. The Lesson was the first play produced.
1965 Barter purchases property.
1981 Town closes building for safety.
1984 Barter renovates theatre, adds lobby; building re-opened.
1995 Barter adds tiered seating, air conditioning.
2002 Barter expands & renovates building. Adds new stage & The Cafe at Barter Stage II.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 36° 42.634′ N, 81° 58.429′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street / Lee Highway (U.S. 11) and Church Street SE, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W Main St, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor John B. Floyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall Jackson Female Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Barter Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crooked Road / Abingdon (within shouting distance of this marker); William Rodefer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Barter Theatre (about 400 feet away); Martha Washington College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 1, 2023

2. History of Barter Stage II Marker

Barter's Smith Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 1, 2023

3. Barter's Smith Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.