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

Wise County Virginia Chamber of Commerce

1954 - 2004

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2026

1. Wise County Virginia Chamber of Commerce Marker

Inscription.

"Commemorating our 50th year of service to Wise County and the City of Norton"

The Wise County Virginia Chamber of Commerce exists for the purpose of advancing and publicizing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, tourism and general business interests of Wise County and the City of Norton.

The Wise County Chamber of Commerce was established by a group of inspired citizens led by founding board members Fred B. Greear, W. A. Thompson, and Kenneth Asbury.

Erected 2004 by Wise County Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 56.017′ N, 82° 37.773′ W. Marker is in Norton, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue Northwest (Business U.S. 23) east of 8th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 798 Park Ave NW, Norton VA 24273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Norton (a few steps from this marker); The Hotel Norton (within shouting distance of this marker); Armed Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); From U.S.S. Constitution (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Integrated Little League Baseball Teams in Virginia (approx. ¼ mile away); Resolution Declaring a Sasquatch / Bigfoot Sanctuary (approx. one mile away); Norton / Coeburn (approx. 1.2 miles away); Benge’s Gap (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norton.

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Wise County Virginia Chamber of Commerce Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2026

2. Wise County Virginia Chamber of Commerce Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.