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

The Sunrise House 1895

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

1. The Sunrise House 1895 Marker

Inscription.
(lower sign)
Historic Landmark
Bristol
The Best of Two States Preservation Society
Sunrise House
1895

(upper framed plaque)
The Sunrise House 1985
The "Sunrise House" was built about 1895 as a wedding gift for James H. Wood, Jr., by his father, Captain J.H. Wood, who lived in the large brick house next door. J.H. Wood was a confederate veteran and one of the first attorneys to practice in Bristol, Virginia. The sunrise symbolized a new era for the younger James Wood, and was highlighted by the display of early sun rays over the front entry. The house was sold in 1900 when the Woods left this city, and has since been sold 14 times It was purchased in 1985 from V.N. "Bud" Phillips, who lives in the old Captain Wood home next door. It was renovated and used as a law office from 1985 to 1996. It was renovated again in 1998 and used again as a law office for Bernard S. Via, III.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 36° 35.915′ N, 82° 11.047′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Virginia. It can be reached from Johnson Street

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north of Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the wall of the porch at the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Johnson 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 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: Johnson Street (a few steps from this marker); King's Alley/Sycamore Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Solar Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Solar Observatory (about 500 feet

The Sunrise House framed plaque detailing information on the history of the house. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

2. The Sunrise House framed plaque detailing information on the history of the house.

away); Solar Hill (about 600 feet away); Scott Street - Servant's Row (about 600 feet away); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); A Tribute to Sgt. Carl Lee Powers, A Korean War Veteran (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Regarding The Sunrise House 1895. The building continues to house the Bernard S. Via Law Office

Full view of The Sunrise House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 4, 2024

3. Full view of The Sunrise House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.