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

Solar Hill/Sycamore Street

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

1. Solar Hill/ Sycamore Street Marker

Inscription. Solar Hill was the first major residential expansion of Bristol/Goodson. It was named after an observatory was built to view the great solar eclipse of Aug. 7, 1869. An auction was held on July 5, 1871 to sell lots and development began immediately thereafter. Solar Hill soon became and long remained the most elite section of Bristol, VA/TN.

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

Location. 36° 35.947′ N, 82° 11.204′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Sycamore Street. The marker is at ground level behind the iron fence at the northeast corner of the property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Sycamore 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 American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and

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specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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: Oak Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Solar Observatory (about 400 feet away); Solar Street (about 400 feet away); King's Alley/Sycamore Street (about 600 feet away); The Sunrise House 1895 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scott Street - Servant's Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); King/Lancaster/McCoy/Mitchell House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Solar Hill/ Sycamore Street Marker behind the fence. Street corner signs at the upper left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

2. Solar Hill/ Sycamore Street Marker behind the fence. Street corner signs at the upper left

Full view of property with Solar Hill/ Sycamore Street Marker at bottom left corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

3. Full view of property with Solar Hill/ Sycamore Street Marker at bottom left corner

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 155 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.