Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abram’s Delight
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 39° 10.151′ N, 78° 9.663′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and Milwood Avenue (Business U.S. 17/50), on the right when traveling north. Located in a parking lot inside a park encompassing both Abram’s Delight and the Winchester Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1340 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester VA 22601, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hollingsworth Family Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Abram's Delight (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Battle of Winchester
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Abram’s Delight (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Abram’s Delight. Abram’s Delight is open for tours, and is operated by the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society.
Also see . . .
1. Abram's Delight Museum. Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society. (Submitted on September 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Abram's Delight. Abram's Delight was a prominent location during the settlement period and the
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 15, 2013
3. Abram’s Delight
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007
4. Winchester Welcome and Visitors Center
The large apples are common place markers throughout Winchester. Each is adorned with a different theme or logo.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 25, 2007
5. Log Cabin
While not part of the original dwellings, this log cabin at the Abram's Delight site represents a typical home from the settlement period around Winchester. A set of mill stones stand near the cabin.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2024
7. Restoration Plaque
1952 - 1977
By Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society
Ben Belchic, President
Committee
Mary Boxley • Irvan T. O'Connell • Dr. E. C. Stuart, Jr. • Helen Whiting
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,066 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on September 20, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on November 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on August 14, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
