Near Rocky Gap in Bland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

James A. Williams, Jr.

In Grateful Recognition

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2026

1. James A. Williams, Jr. Marker

Inscription.
In grateful recognition of James A. Williams, Jr., of Wytheville, an ardent supporter of safe, modern highways, has earned the gratitude of all citizens for his tireless efforts as president of the Great Lakes to Florida Highway Association, newspaper publisher and editor. This marker is placed at the request of the Virginia General Assembly to express its appreciation.

Erected 1983 by Virginia General Assembly.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 37° 12.39′ N, 81° 6.294′ W. Marker is near Rocky Gap, Virginia, in Bland County. It can be reached from D Woodrow Bird Memorial Highway (Interstate 77) south of North Scenic Highway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of the Rocky Gap Virginia Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61923 D Woodrow Bird Memorial Hwy, Bastian VA 24314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Crooked Road (a few steps from this marker); Like to Eat? (within shouting distance of this marker); A Noted Preacher (approx. 0.8 miles away); World's Smallest Railroad (approx. 5½ miles away in West Virginia); Welcome to West Virginia (approx. 5½ miles away in West Virginia); A Tunnel Runs Through It (approx. 5½ miles away in West Virginia); Miss Blanche Miller's Kindergarten and Continuation School (approx. 7.3 miles away in West Virginia); World War Memorial Bridge (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocky Gap.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andrew Davidson (was approx. 6½ miles

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2026

2. James A. Williams, Jr. Marker

away in West Virginia but has been permanently removed).

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 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.