Anchor and Hope Plantation
N 36° 56.650 W 080° 56.862
17S E 504656 N 4088679
This historic marker is located at the busy intersection of U. S. Route 52 and Interstate 77 (Exit 80)
Waymark Code: WM11B2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2006
Views: 44
The marker is located at a very busy intersection and parking is not available at the marker site. If you choose to park at a nearby business please use caution as this will require you to cross a busy 4-lane divided highway. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN VISITING THIS WAYMARK.
The text of the marker reads:
"One mile north is the plantation that was surveyed in March 1748, and patented in June, 1753, by Colonel John Buchanan and named by him “Anchor and Hope.” There in 1792 an academy was established to teach oratory. The pioneer educator, Thomas E. Birch was instructor and minister for the settlement."
Marker Number: K-36
Marker Title: Anchor and Hope Plantation
Marker Location: U. S. Route 52 at Interstate 81/77 (Exit 80)
County or Independent City: Wythe County
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation and Development Commission - 1932
Web Site: Not listed
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