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Virginia Historical Markers
Description:Almost every driver on Virginia’s roadways has seen one. The state sponsored markers are tall, silver historical highway markers. In addition there are historical markers sponsored by municipalities, counties, and various organizations such as the DAR. All together there are many more than 2,000 of them bringing bits of history to motorists in Virginia.
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Virginia Historical MarkersBrig. Gen. William E. "Grumble" Jones, C.S.A.

in Virginia Historical Markers

General Jones was born in the Glade Springs area of Washington County Virginia, and was killed during the Civil War Battle of the Piedmont. He is buried in the church cemetery near this marker.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 1/17/2007

last visited: 5/1/2008

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Virginia Historical MarkersBuchanan-Blakemore House

in Virginia Historical Markers

This building is now used as a guest house and offers overnight accommodations for visiting parents, Emory & Henry affiliates and other guests.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 5/19/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersEmory and Henry College

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historic marker stands on Route 11 about 1-mile from Emory and Henry College.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 12/20/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersFort Kilmachronan

in Virginia Historical Markers

River stone monument with a concrete marker inset. Just off S.B Exit 32 on Virignia I-81. Take a right onto Lee Hwy, North to Chilhowie. Marker is in the field between Lee Hwy and the exit ramp just across from the gas station.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 5/19/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersSaltville History

in Virginia Historical Markers

Details the History of Saltville, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/4/2006

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersSaltville

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historical marker details the history of Saltville, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/4/2006

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersWilliam Campbell's Grave

in Virginia Historical Markers

The Grave of General William Campbell, Hero of the Revolutionary Battle of King's Mountain.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/4/2006

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersCampbell's Home

in Virginia Historical Markers

Site of Aspenvale, the Home of General William Campbell

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/4/2006

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersSeven Mile Ford

in Virginia Historical Markers

A marker noting the name and history of the local area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PersonsMD

location: Virginia

date listed: 9/2/2009

last visited: 8/27/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersWashington County Courthouse

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historic marker stands on the grounds of the Washington County Courthouse in Abngdon, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 11/28/2006

last visited: 6/16/2008

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Virginia Historical MarkersGovernor John B. Floyd

in Virginia Historical Markers

Floyd was born at "Smithfield" estate, Blacksburg, Virginia. He was the son of John Floyd who served as a representative in Congress from 1817 to 1829 and Governor of Virginia from 1830 to 1834. Graduating from South Carolina College in 1826. Floyd practiced law in his native state and at Helena, Arkansas, where he lost a large fortune and his health in a cotton-planting venture. In 1839, he returned to Virginia and settled in Washington County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 5/19/2008

last visited: 10/19/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersStonewall Jackson Female Institute - K54 - Abingdon, Virginia

in Virginia Historical Markers

This highway marker is located on US 11 in Abingdon. This is a beautiful town with many historical markers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member macleod1

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/23/2008

last visited: 10/19/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersBarter Theatre

in Virginia Historical Markers

The historic Barter Theatre is located in Abingdon, Virginia and is the State Theatre of Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 11/29/2006

last visited: 10/19/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersMartha Washington College

in Virginia Historical Markers

What was once Martha Washington College is today the elegant Martha Washington Inn

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 11/28/2006

last visited: 10/19/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersAbingdon - K49 - Abingdon, Virginia

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historical marker is located in downtown Abingdon on Hwy 11. The streets in this town are loaded with historical markers and so peaceful on a weekend morning.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member macleod1

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/23/2008

last visited: 6/24/2008

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Virginia Historical MarkersBoyhood Home of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston

in Virginia Historical Markers

Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston lived as a child with his parent near Abingdon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 11/29/2006

last visited: 9/25/2008

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Virginia Historical MarkersBattle of Kings Mountain SC-7 Oct 1780

in Virginia Historical Markers

September 22 2007 the hallowed and sacred ground along Wolf Creek was transferred to the Town of Abingdon and certified as the Mustering Ground. In connection with this dedication, The Historical Society of Washington County erected a plaque

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 2/19/2009

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersRevolutionary War Muster Ground

in Virginia Historical Markers

Frontiersmen directed by William Campbell of Virginia defeated Maj. Patrick Ferguson's forces at Kings Mountain, SC. It was the turning point in the revolutionary war by convincing loyalists to leave the conflict and setting up thvictory at Yorktown

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 2/19/2009

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersKing's Mountain Men

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historic marker is located on West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/23/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersGreen Cove Station

in Virginia Historical Markers

This is the marker for Green Cove Station, the second stop along the Virginia Creeper Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hawaiian Ninja

location: Virginia

date listed: 3/24/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersMount Rogers

in Virginia Historical Markers

On Rte. 600 (Whitetop Road) between Rte 58 and Rte 76. It doesn't get more scenic that this.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/22/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical Markers"Virginia Creeper" Railroad

in Virginia Historical Markers

This marker is located at Whitetop Station at the beginning of the Virginia Creeper Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hawaiian Ninja

location: Virginia

date listed: 3/24/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersGreen Springs Presbyterian Church

in Virginia Historical Markers

This is one of the most scenic church sites in this area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member UberHOKIE

location: Virginia

date listed: 5/19/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersSmith's Fort

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historic marker is located on U. S. Route 19, east of the Belfast Community in Russell County, Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 6/23/2008

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersRussell Courthouse

in Virginia Historical Markers

This historic marker stands on the grounds of the Russell County Courthouse in Lebanon, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon

location: Virginia

date listed: 11/19/2008

last visited: never

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