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

Daniel Morgan House

1786

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 26, 2007

1. Daniel Morgan House - 1786 Marker

Inscription. In 1802 General Morgan died in this home built by George F. Norton in 1786. The house has been carefully nurtured over the centuries by the Boyd, Sherrard, Massie, Smith, Gaunt and Schember families.

Erected by City of Winchester, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 39° 11.167′ N, 78° 10.167′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Amherst Street and North Stewart Street on Amherst Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Catherine B. Conrad (a few steps from this marker); A "Malicious Design" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron (about 600 feet away); Little-Holiday House (about 600 feet away); Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd (about 700 feet away); Sheridan’s Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Handley Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fair Mount (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

More about this marker. The marker displays a portrait of General Morgan.

Regarding Daniel Morgan House.

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Daniel Morgan was a very active figure and land owner in early Frederick and Clarke counties, Virginia. He owned property near present day Boyce, Virginia and frequented Berryville (then Battletown), Virginia as well as Winchester. Several markers in the two counties mention Morgan's activities.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

The Morgan House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 26, 2007

2. The Morgan House

The house was Morgan's daughters in 1802. Morgan reportedly died on his 66th birthday.

General Morgan's Grave in Mount Hebron Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 26, 2007

3. General Morgan's Grave in Mount Hebron Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,004 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.