Radford, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Radford

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

1. Radford Marker

Inscription. It originated as a railroad town in 1856 and was known as Central. In 1862-65 this section was in the range of Union raids; Confederates burned the bridge at Ingles Ferry to retard raiders. Incorporated in 1887 as a town, the place was incorporated as a city in 1892 and named Radford, for Dr. John B. Radford, prominent citizen. Radford State Teachers College was established here, 1913.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number K-65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 37° 8.453′ N, 80° 33.078′ W. Marker is in Radford, Virginia. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) east of Tyler Avenue (Virginia Route 177), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 East Main Street, Radford VA 24142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lovely Mount Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wildwood Pool (approx. one mile away); Native American Village Site (approx. one mile away); Connelly's Run

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(approx. one mile away); High Water Mark (approx. 1.1 miles away); Starnes (approx. 1.1 miles away); Roads West (approx. 1.4 miles away); Montgomery County / Pulaski County (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Radford.

Also see . . .
1. Radford, Virginia. The New River City (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

2. Radford, Virginia. Wikipedia (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

3. Radford University. (Submitted on April 4, 2011.)

US Rt 11 (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

2. US Rt 11 (facing east)

US Rt 11 (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

3. US Rt 11 (facing west)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.