New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Old Home of William F. Rupp

Historic New Market

Rupp House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2006

1. Rupp House Marker

Inscription. The old home of William F. Rupp who was one of the Valley's most skilled fresco painters. In the Rupp house also lived George M. Neese, the author of “Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery.” Descendants still own and occupy the house.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 39.013′ N, 78° 40.224′ W. Marker is in New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street (U.S. 11) and Breckinridge Lane, on the right when traveling south on Congress Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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

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Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wickes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Initial Union Line and Shell Struck Post (within shouting distance of this marker); A Genuine Relic (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pro-Union Civilians (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.

Regarding The Old Home of William F. Rupp. This and many other houses on Congress Street lost their front porches when Route 11 was widened mid-20th century.

Also see . . . Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery. Listings for this book on Amazon.com (Submitted on September 30, 2006.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

The Rupp House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 29, 2006

2. The Rupp House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,639 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.