Historical Markers and War Memorials in Independence, Virginia
Independence is the county seat for Grayson County
Independence is in Grayson County
Grayson County(30) ► ADJACENT TO GRAYSON COUNTY Carroll County(20) ► Galax(6) ► Smyth County(62) ► Washington County(109) ► Wythe County(57) ► Alleghany County, North Carolina(12) ► Ashe County, North Carolina(21) ► Surry County, North Carolina(32) ► Johnson County, Tennessee(11) ►
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On East Main Street (U.S. 58) at North Independence Avenue (U.S. 21), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Grayson County Courthouse
has been registered as a
Virginia Historic Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Act of 1966 — — Map (db m158005) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 58) at North Independence Avenue (U.S. 21), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Grayson County, VA.
In memory of
those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice
in World Wars I and II
World War I
Lee Adams • John A. Farmer • Estell L. Kiser • Guy Richardson • Warrick Anders • Everett M. Guynn • Posey L. Lamkin • Munsey . . . — — Map (db m158002) WM
On North Independence Avenue (U.S. 21) at Davis Street (Virginia Route T 1101), on the left when traveling south on North Independence Avenue.
[side 1]List of persons who hath sworn allegiance to the State in 1777We whose names are hereunto subscribed to swear or affirm that we renounce and refuse all allegiance to George III, King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors, . . . — — Map (db m174491) HM WM
On East Main Street (U.S. 58) at Morton Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Independence. Grayson County is noted for traditional music and altitude. Four of Virginia’s five highest mountains are to be found here. In 1850 Grayson County was in the midst of controversy concerning the location of the county seat. As a . . . — — Map (db m72616) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 58) at North Independence Avenue (U.S. 21), on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
This place became the county seat of Grayson County in 1850; the first case was tried in the newly erected courthouse in 1851. The present courthouse was built in 1908. Independence was incorporated in 1934. — — Map (db m65763) HM
On Davis Street (Virginia Route T 1101) at Courthouse Street (Virginia Route T 1137), on the left when traveling west on Davis Street.
Grayson County Board of Supervisors Brenda R. Sutherland — Chair • Elk Creek District Kenneth R. Belton — Vice Chair • Old Town District Michael S. Hash • Providence District G. Eddie Rosenbaum • Wilson District John S. Fant • At-large . . . — — Map (db m174489) HM
