Hillsville in Carroll County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hillsville
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 25, 2013
1. Hillsville Marker
Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number KD-12.)
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 (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 36° 45.958′ N, 80° 44.198′ W. Marker is in Hillsville, Virginia, in Carroll County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 52) south of Court Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsville VA 24343, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home (here, next to this marker); Carroll County Historical Flagpole (a few steps from this marker); Hillsville Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to the Men and Women of Carroll (within shouting distance of this marker); All Gave Some, Some Gave All
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Also see . . . Hillsville History. “In 1845 Fielden Hale constructed a Federal-style brick home. The two-story home and 16 acres belong to Hale until 1880, when he decided to sell the home and land to James Wilkinson. It is believed that Wilkinson, an entrepreneur, operated a store out of the right side of the basement and a post office out of the left side. In the store a young man, George Carter, worked at his first job. Carter grew up and became a railroad and coal magnate. He also became the husband of Wilkinsons daughter. Carter and his wife spent over $250,000 in 1906 adding a 3rd floor to the home, a two-story wraparound porch, and stucco. For many years the Hale-Wilkinson-Carter home was known only by the last name of the most recent owner, and many people still call it the Carter House to this day.” (Submitted on May 31, 2013.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 25, 2013
2. Caroll County Courthouse and Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 25, 2013
3. Carroll County Courthouse
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 25, 2013
4. Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home
Built by Captain Fielden Lewis Hale in 1845 as his residence. Brick with four chimneys in the Federalist style. The Hales were among the wealthiest families in Carroll County when it was carved out of Grayson County in 1842. Owned by Carroll County for many years.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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