Near Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
State Fish Hatchery
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
1. State Fish Hatchery Marker
This fish cultural station was established in 1930 for hatching and rearing trout for the trout waters of Virginia.
Erected 1947 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number UC-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 36° 49.41′ N, 81° 28.655′ W. Marker is near Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is at the intersection of Virginia Route 16 and Old Prather Road (County Route 688), on the left when traveling south on Virginia Route 16. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia and in 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Royal Oak Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Sherwood Anderson (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Marion (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Colonial Home (approx. 2 miles away); Col. Arthur Campbell (approx. 2 miles away); Carnegie High School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Governor David Campbell
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Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of Marion (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Engagement at Marion (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been permanently removed); Col. William Elisha Peters (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Marion State Fish Hatchery. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources website entry:
The Marion Trout Hatchery is the oldest of the trout culture facilities. Trout are spawned, hatched, and reared at this facility, with many of them then transported to other stations. Trout from Marion are stocked in the waters of far southwest Virginia. (Submitted on July 24, 2011.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
2. State Fish Hatchery Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
3. Marion Fish Hatchery
“This facility made possible by Virginia hunters, Anglers, Boaters and wildlife enthusiasts. Your fishing, hunting & boating dollars at work.”
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
4. Hatchling Pools
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 28, 2011
5. Aeriating Fountains
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
6. Stocked Trout Waters Poster
These signs are found along Virginia streams and lakes which have been stocked from State cold-water hatcheries.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 24, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
