Bristol, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
City Historian
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 31, 2013
1. City Historian Marker
Inscription.
City Historian. . Erected by friends in honor of V.N. “Bud” Phillips who came to Bristol as a total stranger on August 20, 1953 yet in time became one of her best known, highly respected and influential citizens…so much so that “Bud Phillips Day” was celebrated in Bristol on May 5, 2004 and on April 27, 2008 he received a Mayor’s Outstanding Citizens Award. Though he came here with no knowledge of the city’s past, he eventually wrote books of local history, a very popular newspaper column, had two television shows, one radio show, gave countless speeches and conducted numerous tours, all dedicated to the exhaustive history of his chosen city. In 2006, he was made the Official Historian of Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee. He long resided at historic Pleasant Hill at 214 Johnston Street in Bristol, Virginia., Truly, he was “a workman that needeth not be ashamed.”
Erected by friends in honor of V.N. “Bud” Phillips who came to Bristol as a total stranger on August 20, 1953 yet in time became one of her best known, highly respected and influential citizens…so much so that “Bud Phillips Day” was celebrated in Bristol on May 5, 2004 and on April 27, 2008 he received a Mayor’s Outstanding Citizens Award. Though he came here with no knowledge of the city’s past, he eventually wrote books of local history, a very popular newspaper column, had two television shows, one radio show, gave countless speeches and conducted numerous tours, all dedicated to the exhaustive history of his chosen city. In 2006, he was made the Official Historian of Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee. He long resided at historic Pleasant Hill at 214 Johnston Street in Bristol, Virginia.
Truly, he was “a workman that needeth not be ashamed.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1781.
Location. 36° 35.688′ N, 82° 10.392′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Virginia. Marker can be reached from East Hill Cemetery Drive north of East State Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in East Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 E State St, Bristol VA 24201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
