Buchanan

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009

1. Buchanan Marker

Inscription. The town was established in 1811 and named for Colonel John Buchanan, pioneer and soldier. It was incorporated in 1833. Its importance consisted in its being the western terminus of the James River and Kanawha Canal, which reached the town in 1851. Hunter passed here moving to Lynchburg, June, 1864. The town was reincorporated in 1892.

Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number A-58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 31.551′ N, 79° 40.92′ W. Marker was in Buchanan, Virginia, in Botetourt County. It was on Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 19568 Main Street, Buchanan VA 24066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Mountain Region.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Buchanan (here, next to this marker); The Botetourt Artillery (here, next to this marker); Trinity United Methodist Church

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Wilson Warehouse (about 500 feet away); 19663 Main Street (about 500 feet away); H.L. Williams House (about 700 feet away); 19721 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buchanan.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Buchanan".

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009

2. Buchanan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,340 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.