Near Dublin in Pulaski County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Christian-Cloyd Chimney

Cloyd's Chimney Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

1. Cloyd's Chimney Marker

Inscription. This chimney, formerly to the home of William Christian, brother-in-law to Patrick Henry & frontier militia commander, was built about 1772 a mile down stream at a site now submerged by Claytor Lake. In 1808 it became the home of Thomas Cloyd from whose descendents the present site and chimney stones were acquired. Reconstruction here sponsored by the Pulaski County Sesquicentennial Commission, Pulaski County Chapter New River Historical Society and Virginia Division of State Parks.
1989
Thomas A. Douthat, Jr • Architect
Richard C. Johnson • Park Sup't
Samuel S. Lucas • Stone Artisan

Erected 1989 by Pulaski County Sesquicentennial Commission, Pulaski County Chapter New River Historical Society, and Virginia Division of State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 37° 3.426′ N, 80° 37.253′ W. Marker is near Dublin, Virginia, in Pulaski County. It can be reached from Ben H Bolen Drive 0.1 miles east of State Park Road (Virginia Route 660). This marker is located in Claytor Lake State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin VA 24084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia,

in the Blue Ridge Highlands,

and in the New River Gorge.

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 5 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colonel William Christian (a few steps from this marker); Snowville Christian Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Ingles Ferry (approx. 3.8 miles away); High Water Mark (approx. 3.8 miles away); Water Works — 1870 (approx. 4 miles away); First Court House (approx. 4 miles away); The First Court held in Pulaski County (approx. 4.1 miles away); Newbern Christian Church (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "Dunkard's Bottom" (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Christian-Cloyd Chimney. The Cloyd family were among the earliest settlers of this area. In 1809, Thomas married Mary McGavock and the couple took up residence on the plantation around Dunkard‘s Bottom. It is likely that they resided in one of the multiple structures already standing on the property until the completion of their two-story brick home. Of these, the larger Christian house seems the most likely candidate, with the smaller Dunkard cabins possibly serving as housing for enslaved people.

Also see . . . Claytor Lake State Park. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (Submitted on April 5, 2011.)

Christian-Cloyd Chimney Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

2. Christian-Cloyd Chimney Marker

Christian-Cloyd Chimney image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

3. Christian-Cloyd Chimney

4. Christian-Cloyd Chimney Marker

Dunkard's Bottom. Christian home right, Dunkard Cabin middle, Cloyd mansion left.

Cloyd Mansion at Dunkard's Bottom image. Click for full size.

5. Cloyd Mansion at Dunkard's Bottom

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2011. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2025.