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

The Barnett Corner

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White

1. The Barnett Corner Marker

Inscription.
This corner has been designated "Barnett Corner" in honor of John Bradley Barnett who was a pioneer in the business development at Wards Corner. John Barnett and his family operated a store on this site for 55 years. 1945-2000

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 36° 54.907′ N, 76° 16.397′ W. Marker is in Norfolk in , Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of Granby Street (U.S. 460) and West Little Creek Road (Virginia Route 165), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7601 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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.

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least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: United States Army Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Norfolk 17 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Camp Talbot (approx. 0.9 miles away); George D. Hay (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named The Norfolk 17 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mk 48 Mod 1 Warshot Torpedo (approx. 1.7 miles away); Tomahawk Cruise Missile (approx. 1.7 miles away); Polaris A-3 Missile (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . .
1. History-Wards Corner. (Submitted on October 10, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Wards Corner Norfolk: History of the “Times Square of the South “. (Submitted on October 10, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White

2. The Barnett Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on October 9, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 10, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.