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

Abram's Delight

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones, August 8, 2026

1. Abram's Delight Marker

Inscription. Winchester's
oldest home
Built 1754

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 39° 10.149′ N, 78° 9.661′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and Parkview Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Pleasant Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1330 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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

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of this marker: A different marker also named Abram’s Delight (here, next to this marker); The Hollingsworth Family Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Abram's Delight (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Battle of Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. James A. Davis's Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkins Lake (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Massive Tent City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Plants Garden (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Other markers no longer nearby. Abram’s Delight (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Shawnee Springs Hospital (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2026

2. Abram's Delight Marker

Abram’s Delight image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2020

3. Abram’s Delight

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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