McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
McDowell VA - May 8, 1862
Photographed By David Graff, September 11, 1999
1. McDowell VA - May 8, 1862 Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1846.
Location. 38° 19.933′ N, 79° 29.304′ W. Marker is in McDowell, Virginia, in Highland County. Marker is at the intersection of Highland Turnpike (U.S. 250) and Bullpasture River Road (Virginia Route 678), on the right when traveling west on Highland Turnpike. This Marker is at a break in a rail fence beside US-250 directly across the street from the McDowell Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Dowell VA 24458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of McDowell (within shouting distance of this marker); McDowell Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guns of Cemetery Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Felix Hull House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. ¼ mile away); Highway To War (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mansion House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDowell.
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Additional keywords. cemetery, battle
Photographed By David Graff, September 11, 1999
2. Cairn for marker with Presbyterian Church across the road
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 14, 2017
3. McDowell VA - May 8, 1862 Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 14, 2017
4. Wider View of the Burial Site
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2011, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2011, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
