New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Seminary
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 31, 2024
1. The Seminary Marker
This property was known as
The Seminary
Last owner was Mary Williamson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 38° 38.94′ N, 78° 40.252′ W. Marker is in New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is at the intersection of North Congress Street (U.S. 11) and Seminary Lane, on the right when traveling north on North Congress Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9335 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: Pro-Union Civilians (here, next to this marker); First Integrated Church (here, next to this marker); Thomas Garland Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clinedinst-Crim House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wickes House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New Market Crossroads (about 400 feet away); Miss Abbie Henkel House (about 400 feet away); The Old Home of William F. Rupp (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 31, 2024
2. The Seminary Marker
Marker is located at ground level.
Photographed by Linda Walcroft, February 21, 2025
3. Brick Base with the Seminary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on March 2, 2025, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia.
