Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

"Dayton Kissing Rock"

Shenandoah College and Conservatory

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 31, 2024

1. "Dayton Kissing Rock" Marker

Inscription.
This stone was originally located on Shenandoah's Dayton, Va. Campus, and was relocated to this site in the summer of 1989 through the efforts of Pablo Cuevas, Class of 1960.

On this stone many hearts were won, lifelong friendships begun, and marriage vows were made. It is dedicated to all of the Dayton Alumni and especially to the late Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Racey, who helped build a solid foundation for Shenandoah in its relocation to Winchester in 1960.

Erected 1989 by James A. Davis, President, Shenandoah College and Conservatory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 39° 9.907′ N, 78° 9.59′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It can be reached from Wade Miller Drive 0.2 miles east of University Drive, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the west side of the Health and Life Sciences Building on the campus of Shenandoah University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 720 Wade Miller Drive, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 Peacemakers (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Plants Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilkins Lake (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. James A. Davis's Legacy (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Abram's Delight (approx. ¼ mile away); The Hollingsworth Family Settlement (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Battle of Winchester (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Abram’s Delight (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Abram’s Delight

"Dayton Kissing Rock" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 31, 2024

2. "Dayton Kissing Rock" and Marker

(was approx. ¼ mile away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.