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

Solar Street

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

1. Solar Street Marker

Inscription. Solar Street was named after an observation platform was erected here to view the great solar eclipse of August 7, 1869, The platform was located near the south end of the present street. In 1871 the street was laid out and development began at what is now the corner of Solar and Sycamore streets. In time Solar Street became known as one of the most elite residential streets in the city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1869.

Location. 36° 35.911′ N, 82° 11.124′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Solar Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north on Solar Street. The marker is at ground level adjacent to the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 Solar St, Bristol VA 24201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Tri-Cities Area,

in Southwest Virginia,

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the

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American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Solar Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); King's Alley/Sycamore Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sunrise House 1895 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Street (about 400 feet away); Solar Hill/Sycamore Street (about 400 feet away); Solar Hill (about 500 feet away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Oak Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Solar Street Marker in front of residence. Located bottom left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

2. Solar Street Marker in front of residence. Located bottom left.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.