Wytheville

Wytheville is a Virginia historical marker in Wythe County, dedicated 1941.

Wythe County · dedicated 1941 · Rte. 11, at Wytheville

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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.

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