"James Fields, a building contractor who also operated a brick kiln and factory, built this house for his own residence in 1858."
Nanci King, "Places in Time" p. 35
"George V. Litchfield and Robert S. Bekem owned the lots in 1858 when the present building was built for the Exchange Bank of Virginia. Designed as a combination bank and residence, the western side of the building had a separate front entrance, iron…
“As with so much having to do with recognition and resource allocation in the Commonwealth, beginning in 1927 historical state markers focused on the oldest portions of the Old Dominion.” [Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources].
There are 23 Markers…
"Abingdon is the best-preserved of the numerous linear communities that developed in the late 18th century along the Great Valley Road. This Washington County town is unusual for its large quantity of brick Federal and antebellum buildings, which…
"Boyhood home of Rev. Robert Sheffey, “The Saint of the Wilderness”, legendary circuit-riding frontier preacher who gave up wealth and social position to spread the Word and Spirit of God."
"Built in 1820 by James and Elizabeth White. Partially…