New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Miss Abbie Henkel House
Historic New Market
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023
1. Miss Abbie Henkel House Marker
This stone and brick residence of Miss Abbie Henkel located on the northwest corner of Congress St. and old Cross Roads Street is thought to be one of the oldest homes in New Market. The builder of this house is unknown. It is said that around 1835 Abe Neff and Samuel Funkhouser operated a general store from this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 38° 38.882′ N, 78° 40.306′ W. Marker is in New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is at the intersection of North Congress Street (U.S. 11) and West Old Cross Road (U.S. 211), on the left when traveling north on North Congress Street. Marker is located on the front of the Jon Henry General Store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9383 North Congress Street, New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: The New Market Crossroads (a few steps from this marker); Gen. John Sevier (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of General Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); Fighting in the Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodworth Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Jackson in New Market (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 31, 2024
2. Miss Abbie Henkel House and Marker
Marker is located at the far left of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
