Brownsburg in Rockbridge County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Brownsburg
The village of Brownsburg, established on 23 November 1793, is an enduring example of a mid- to late-19th-century Shenandoah Valley community. By 1835 Brownsburg was a thriving commercial hub and was centrally located on the stagecoach line between Staunton and Lexington. Brownsburg Academy, a private Presbyterian high school for young men, was built with funds raised by local residents. The Academy operated as a private institution from 1850 to 1877 and its building was used for classes, religious services, and public meetings. A portion of Brownsburg was listed as a historic district on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Erected 2001 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-70.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 23, 1793.
Location. 37° 55.69′ N, 79° 19.17′ W. Marker is in Brownsburg, Virginia, in Rockbridge County. Marker is on Brownsburg Turnpike (Virginia Route 252) just south of Hays Creek Road (County Route 724), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2707 Brownsburg Tpk, Brownsburg VA 24415, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Brownsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); New Providence Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Cherry Grove Estate (approx. 3.9 miles away); Red House and the McDowell Family (approx. 4.2 miles away); Dr. Ephraim McDowell (approx. 4.2 miles away); McDowell's Grave (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pierre Daura (approx. 5.2 miles away); Cyrus H. McCormick (approx. 5.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 958 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 6, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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