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.
Erected by Historic New Market.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. John Sevier (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of General Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); Jackson in New Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Garland Jefferson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Henkel House
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 18, 2023
2. Miss Abbie Henkel House and Marker
Marker is located at far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
