Wise
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Markerman62
N 36° 58.918 W 082° 35.157
17S E 358849 N 4094047
A descriptive account about the town of Wise that was originally called Big Glades and followed by Gladesville.
Waymark Code: WMNMFQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2015
Views: 4
This town, one of the highest in Virginia, was built on land first owned by Pierre de Tarbeau, French nobleman. Originally known as Big Glades, it became Gladesville in 1856. A first courthouse, built in 1858, was burned by Union troops. An action was fought here, July 7, 1863, between Confederates and Union raiders. The name was changed to Wise when the town was rechartered in 1928.
Marker Number: XB-4
Marker Title: Wise
Marker Location: On Bus US 23 (Main St) on the northern end of town.
County or Independent City: Wise County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission
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