South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Constitution Square
South Boston, Virginia
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 30, 2025
1. Constitution Square Marker
South Boston, Virginia
In honor of the
Constitution of the United States
on the occasion of its
two hundredth anniversary
Erected 1987 by Town of South Boston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1787.
Location. 36° 41.752′ N, 78° 54.086′ W. Marker is in South Boston, Virginia, in Halifax County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 501) and Seymour Drive, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Main St, South Boston VA 24592, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Crossing of the Dan (a few steps from this marker); Tiny Halifax County woman becomes mother of modern medicine (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Cannon (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); D-Day Normandy (about 500 feet away); Campaign of 1781 (about 500 feet away); Retreat to the Dan (about 500 feet away); Ward Burton (about 700 feet away); Glasscock Hardware Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Boston.
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Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 30, 2025
2. Constitution Square Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 30, 2025
3. Constitution Square Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 30, 2025
4. Constitution Square Time Capsule
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, August 30, 2025
5. Constitution Square Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
