Revolutionary War Muster Ground

Historical marker location:

Abingdon, Virginia

( Marker is on Colonial Road SW east of Reedy Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2003

Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there. Additionally, two more presidents, William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor, were born in what is now Virginia before it became a state.