Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Abingdon
Photographed by Amy Wilson, September 18, 2005
1. Abingdon Marker
First known as Wolf Hills, land was patented here by Dr. Thomas Walker in 1750. Black's Fort was built, 1776. The town of Abingdon was established in 1778 as the county seat of Washington County. A courthouse, built about 1800, was replaced in 1850. In 1862 the church bells were melted for cannon. In Stoneman's raid, December, 1864, the town was partly burned. A new courthouse was built, 1869.
Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number K-49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1864.
Location. 36° 42.598′ N, 81° 58.587′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 11) near Cummings Street (U.S. 58). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 West Main Street, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Tri-Cities Area, 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 walking distance of this marker: Abingdon in the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martha Washington College (about 400 feet away); Boyhood Home of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
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Also see . . . Abingdon, Virginia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
2. Abingdon Marker
Photographed by Mary Helen Scaccia, December 28, 2023
3. Abingdon Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
4. Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum
On Main Street half a block from the marker.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
5. Fantasy on Parade
2005 Bronze by David Spence. In Main Street Park, at the entrance to Barter II theatre. Plaque reads Given in loving memory and celebration of the life of Genevieve Elizabeth Ferreira by family and friends.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
6. Midsummer Play Fountain
2009 bronzes by Charles Vess and David Spense inspired by Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream is at the entrance to Main Street Park at West Main Street and Partington Place. Titania, queen of the fairies, is surrounded by Puck, fairies and her woodland friends.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,036 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Mary Helen Scaccia of Carthage, Illinois. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 20, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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