Near New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sevier’s Birthplace
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006
1. Sevier’s Birthplace Marker
Near here was born John Sevier, pioneer and soldier, September 23, 1745. He was a leader in the Indian Wars and the Battle of King’s Mountain, 1780. He was the only governor of the short-lived state of Franklin and the first governor of Tennessee. Sevier died in Georgia, September 24, 1815.
Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1778.
Location. 38° 38.013′ N, 78° 40.959′ W. Marker is near New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is on Valley Pike (U.S. 11) south of Shady Lane, on the right. 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 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rockingham County / Shenandoah County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fairfax Line (a few steps from this marker); Shirley's Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of New Market Academy and New Market Polytechnic Institute
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Fairfax Line (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. John Sevier. Tennessee Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on May 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of King's Mountain. Tennesseans in the Revolutionary War website entry:
This Revolutionary War battle was fought on October 7, 1780. King's Mountain straddles the present-day North and South Carolina border. The battlefield is in York County, South Carolina. (Submitted on October 28, 2006.)
3. American Indian Wars - all of them. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 28, 2006.)
4. The State of Franklin. Cheryl Grubb Christenson's Family Index website entry:
Ceeded by North Carolina, now the Sullivan, Washington, Greene, & Davidson Counties in Tennessee. It was set up in 1784 and existed for four years. (Submitted on October 28, 2006.)
5. The State of Franklin. Radio feature by Scott Simon on NPR Archives. (Submitted on October 28, 2006.)
via Tennessee Encyclopedia, unknown
2. John Sevier
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006
3. Three Markers on the County Line
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,526 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 28, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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