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

Radford

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

1. Radford Marker

Inscription. It originated as a railroad town in 1856 and was known as Central. In 1862-65 this section was in the range of Union raids; Confederates burned the bridge at Ingles Ferry to retard raiders. Incorporated in 1887 as a town, the place was incorporated as a city in 1892 and named Radford, for Dr. John B. Radford, prominent citizen. Radford State Teachers College was established here, 1913.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number K-65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 37° 8.453′ N, 80° 33.078′ W. Marker is in Radford, Virginia. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) east of Tyler Avenue (Virginia Route 177), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 East Main Street, Radford VA 24142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in

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the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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: Lovely Mount Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wildwood Pool (approx. one mile away); Tree of Honor (approx. one mile away); Dedicated to the Patriots of the American Revolutionary War (approx. one mile away); Radford High Military Service (approx. one mile away); Viet-Nam War Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); To Honor All World War I Veterans (approx. one mile away); Service Tree (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Radford.

Also see . . .
1. Radford, Virginia. The New River City (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

2. Radford, Virginia.

US Rt 11 (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

2. US Rt 11 (facing east)

Wikipedia (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

3. Radford University. (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

US Rt 11 (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

3. US Rt 11 (facing west)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,235 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.