West Virginia / Giles County Virginia

Historical marker location:

100 Ball Avenue, Glen Lyn, Virginia

( Marker is on Virginia Avenue (U.S. 460) 0.1 miles south of Ball Avenue (State Road 648), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1929

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.