Bland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
N 37° 06.053 W 081° 07.438
17S E 488984 N 4106070
This historic marker is located on Route 42, just a short distance east of Interstate 77.
Waymark Code: WM1JQ3
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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The text of the marker reads:

"The community center was first known as Crab Orchard. The place became the county seat of Bland County when it was formed in 1861 under the name of Seddon, which was later changed to that of the county. At Rocky Gap a skirmish was fought in Crook's raid against the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, May, 1864."
Marker Number: KC-1

Marker Title: Bland

Marker Location: Route 42, .3 mile east of Interstate 77

County or Independent City: Bland

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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