Altavista in Campbell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The John E. Sue M. Jackson Visitor's Center
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 9, 2026
1. The John E. & Sue M. Jackson Visitor's Center Marker
Inscription.
The John E. Sue M. Jackson Visitor's Center. . It is believed the John and Sue Jackson Visitor Center was built between 1850 and 1860. It housed the Fauntleroy family after the main house was destroyed by fire in 1879. When the new house was completed in 1880, the west side of this building was given to the Dearing family and moved to the Otterburne plantation, approximately 1.5 miles north. The East side remained, and was used as a plantation office. In 1900, the main house was again destroyed by fire and the west side, currently housing the Green Level Gallery, was reassembled after being moved from elsewhere on the plantation. It is believed this section of the house was built shortly after the Civil War. After the property was given to the Town of Altavista in 1981, the building was restored thanks to the contributions of the Powell Foundation and the John E. and Sue M. Jackson Charitable Trust.
It is believed the John and Sue Jackson Visitor Center was built between 1850 and 1860. It housed the Fauntleroy family after the main house was destroyed by fire in 1879. When the new house was completed in 1880, the west side of this building was given to the Dearing family and moved to the Otterburne plantation, approximately 1.5 miles north. The East side remained, and was used as a plantation office. In 1900, the main house was again destroyed by fire and the west side, currently housing the Green Level Gallery, was reassembled after being moved from elsewhere on the plantation. It is believed this section of the house was built shortly after the Civil War. After the property was given to the Town of Altavista in 1981, the building was restored thanks to the contributions of the Powell Foundation and the John E. and Sue M. Jackson Charitable Trust.
Erected by Avoca Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 37° 7.819′ N, 79° 16.182′ W. Marker is in Altavista, Virginia, in Campbell County.
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It can be reached from Avoca Lane west of Main Street (Business U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west. The Marker is located on the grounds of the Avoca Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1514 Main Street, Altavista VA 24517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Avoca (a few steps from this marker); Milk House (a few steps from this marker); Hogsheads, Ward's Road, and Batteaux (within shouting distance of this marker); Smoke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Herb Garden (within shouting
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 9, 2026
2. The John E. & Sue M. Jackson Visitor's Center Marker
6. The John E. & Sue M. Jackson Visitor's Center Dedication Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 11, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
