North Tazewell in Tazewell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Court for Tazewell County
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
1. First Court for Tazewell County Marker
The first Court for Tazewell County was held June 1800 at the residence of Henry Harman, Jr. The house site is located two tenths of a mile to the northeast. Harman’s grave is to the north. In the same burying ground is the marked grave of his brother Daniel Harman who was killed by Indians in 1791.Erected 1987 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number X-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1800.
Location. 37° 8.205′ N, 81° 29.318′ W. Marker is in North Tazewell, Virginia, in Tazewell County. Marker is at the intersection of Fincastle Turnpike (Business U.S. 460) and Dial Rock Road on Fincastle Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1105 E Fincastle St, North Tazewell VA 24630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Wynne’s Fort (approx. 0.9 miles away); Molly Tynes’s Ride
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
2. First Court for Tazewell County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the house site • Photo of Henry Harman Jr.'s grave and that of his brother Daniel • Can you help?
