Wytheville
N 36° 57.014 W 081° 05.002
17S E 492577 N 4089354
This Historic Marker stands on Main Street in Downtown Wytheville, Virginia
Waymark Code: WM11AM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2006
Views: 48
This historic marker is located near the intersection of Main and First Streets in downtown Wytheville and details the history of the town, especially during the Civil War.
The text of the marker reads:
WYTHEVILLE
"When Wythe County was formed, this place became the county seat under the name of Evansham. It was incorporated in 1839 as Wytheville. The Old Wilderness Road to Cumberland Gap passed here. In July, 1863, Toland’s Raiders captured the town. In May, 1864, Averell passed here on a raid; the town was again occupied by Union Troops in December, 1864 and April, 1865."
Marker Number: K-35
Marker Title: Wytheville
Marker Location: Main Street at First Street
County or Independent City: Town of Wytheville
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission - 1941
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