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. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Route 16 and Old Prather Road (County Route 688), on the left when traveling south on State Route 16. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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); 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 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Marion & Rye Valley Railroad (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
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“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 815 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 24, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
