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

Virginia Metalcrafters

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 1, 2007

1. Virginia Metalcrafters Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Virginia Metalcrafters had its first beginnings with the founding of the Waynesboro Stove Company in 1890 by William J. Loth. The company, which made ornately cast cookstoves, heaters and all accoutrements for kitchens of the period, later developed the electric Hotpoint Range. It merged with Rife Ram Pump Works, inventors in 1884 of the ram pump widely used to pump water in rural areas before electrification. In 1938, the Rife-Loth Corporation began selling finely crafted brass accessories under the name Virginia Metalcrafters.

Erected 1990 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-2-c.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 38° 3.833′ N, 78° 52.417′ W. Marker is in Waynesboro, Virginia. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 250) east of Delphine Avenue (U.S. 340). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesboro VA 22980, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William H. Harman Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ecology of the South River (approx. 0.6 miles away); River Crossings & Bridges (approx. 0.7 miles away); Waynesboro (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Waynesboro (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fishburne Military School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Port Republic Road Historic District (approx. one mile away); W. J. Loth (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.

Also see . . . Brief History of Virginia Metalcrafters. (Submitted on December 7, 2007.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 1, 2007

2. Virginia Metalcrafters Marker

Marker at Virginia Metalcrafters Showroom image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 1, 2007

3. Marker at Virginia Metalcrafters Showroom

Showroom is open 9–5 Monday–Friday. Until 4 pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,366 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.