Near Star Tannery in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Frederick County
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Shenandoah County
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
1. Frederick County Face of Marker
Frederick County. Area 485 Square Miles. Formed in 1738 from Orange, and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, Father of King George III. Several battles were fought in the vicinity of Winchester, 18621864.
Shenandoah County. Area 510 Square Miles. Formed in 1772 from Frederick, and first named Dunmore for Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, 17711775. In 1778 the county was renamed for the Shenandoah River.
Erected 1947 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Z-283.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.
Location. 39° 4.915′ N, 78° 25.537′ W. Marker is near Star Tannery, Virginia, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of Wardensville Pike / John Marshall Highway (Virginia Route 55) and Star Tannery Road (County Route 604), on the left when traveling west on Wardensville Pike / John Marshall Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10257 John Marshall Hwy, Star Tannery VA 22654, 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 8 other markers are within
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Other markers no longer nearby. Fishers Hill (was approx. 6.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fisher's Hill (was approx. 6½ miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fishers Hill (was approx. 6½ miles away but has been permanently removed); Battle of Fishers Hill (was approx. 6½ miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
2. Shenandoah County Face of Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
3. View Towards Shenandoah County
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2008
4. View Towards Frederick County
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,044 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
