Clintwood in Dickenson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Mullins
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015
1. John Mullins Marker
Inscription.
John Mullins. . The only known Revolutionary War soldier buried in Dickenson County rests on knoll, to the left of intersection McClure and Mullins Avenues (State Highway 83). Died in 1849 at home of his son John who, in 1829, was the first settler on Holly Creek at what is now Clintwood. The Mullinses came from Toe River, Mitchell County, N.C. Family tradition has it “great-grandsir” John joined Col. William Campbell’s Over Mountain Men as they passed his home, and was one of that little band of Patriots to turn the tide of battle at Kings Mountain that glorious October day in 1780.
The only known Revolutionary War soldier buried in Dickenson County rests on knoll, to the left of intersection McClure and Mullins Avenues (State Highway 83). Died in 1849 at home of his son John who, in 1829, was the first settler on Holly Creek at what is now Clintwood. The Mullinses came from Toe River, Mitchell County, N.C. Family tradition has it “great-grandsir” John joined Col. William Campbell’s Over Mountain Men as they passed his home, and was one of that little band of Patriots to turn the tide of battle at Kings Mountain that glorious October day in 1780.
Location. 37° 9.003′ N, 82° 27.398′ W. Marker is in Clintwood, Virginia, in Dickenson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (County Route 607) and McClure Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. It is mounted on
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the wall that forms the courthouse steps, facing the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clintwood VA 24228, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. “Revolutionary John Mullins Settled Here 1829, Died 1849
Fought in Battle of Kings Mountain, 1780”
Gravesite on knoll, now off the intersection of McClure Avenue and Dickenson Highway. Follow the signs next to the parking lot across from the Chevrolet dealer to walk up to the grave.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023
4. Dickenson County Courthouse
Photographed By Deana S Mullins Runyon, 2018
5. Dickenson County Courthouse, Clintwood VA
This photo is a side view Dickenson County Courthouse, Clintwood, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Deana S Mullins Runyon of Clintwood, Virginia.