Hansonville in Russell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Russell County / Washington County
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 16, 2023
1. Russell County / Washington County side of marker
Russell County was formed from Washington County in 1786. The county is named for William Russell, a Clinch Valley pioneer and member of the Virginia House of Delegates who introduced the legislation forming the county. The Clinch River runs through the county and the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve lies within the river's watershed. Named for a towering rock outcrop known as the Pinnacle, this preserve has an assortment of geological features as well as a variety of freshwater species. There also are many caves in the region. The county seat is Lebanon.
Washington County
Washington County was formed from the extinct Fincastle County in 1776: portions of Montgomery County were added later. The county is named for Revolutionary War leader and first president of the United States George Washington. Emory & Henry College, located in the community of Emory, opened its doors to students in 1838. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in southwestern Virginia. Abingdon, the county seat, is the site of the renowned Barter Theatre. In 1946 the theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia.
Erected 2003 by West Virginis Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Z-91.)
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Location. 36° 48.934′ N, 82° 6.895′ W. Marker is in Hansonville, Virginia, in Russell County. Marker is on Porterfield Highway (U.S. 19) half a mile south of Clinch Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon VA 24266, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jessee’s Mill (approx. 5.2 miles away); Glade Hollow Fort (approx. 5˝ miles away); Russell Courthouse (approx. 6.2 miles away); Old Russell County Courthouse (approx. 7.3 miles away); Dorton’s Fort (approx. 9.2 miles away); Russell’s Fort (approx. 9.8 miles away); King's Mountain Men (approx. 10 miles away); Revolutionary War Muster Ground (approx. 10.2 miles away).
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 16, 2023
2. Washington County side of marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 16, 2023
3. Russell County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
