Wytheville in Wythe County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Laurence Krone

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

1. Laurence Krone Marker

Inscription. In memory of Laurence Krone, stonecutter, who died in 1836 and is buried somewhere in this cemetery. His unusual tombstone designs and excellent workmanship have provided the basis for recognition of this cemetery as a national landmark. Some of the stones carved by Krone which still stand here include those of George Daniel Flohr, Jacob Repass, Daniel Etter, and Nickolas Darter.

Erected 1997 by St. John Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 36° 57.699′ N, 81° 6.024′ W. Marker is in Wytheville, Virginia, in Wythe County. It can be reached from the intersection of North 4th Street (U.S. 52) and Holston Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at ground level, located to the east of St. John's Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1650 N 4th St, Wytheville VA 24382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

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It is also in the American 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 walking distance of this marker: Reverend Jacob Repass (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots Interred (a few steps from this marker); Historic St. John Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot Burials (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Wytheville (about 300 feet away); The Flohr House (about 300 feet away); George Daniel Flohr (about 300 feet away); St. John’s Lutheran Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wytheville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Wytheville (was about 300 feet away but has been

Laurence Krone Marker near St. John's Church. Revolutionary War Burial marker in front. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

2. Laurence Krone Marker near St. John's Church. Revolutionary War Burial marker in front.

replaced with another marker now near it).

Daniel Etter tombstone cut by Laurence Krone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

3. Daniel Etter tombstone cut by Laurence Krone

Rev. George Flohr tombstone cut by Laurence Krone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

4. Rev. George Flohr tombstone cut by Laurence Krone

Nikolas Darter tombstone cut by Laurence Krone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

5. Nikolas Darter tombstone cut by Laurence Krone

Jacob Repass tombstone cut by Laurence Krone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 10, 2026

6. Jacob Repass tombstone cut by Laurence Krone

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.