Big Stone Gap

Historical marker location:

102 E 5th St N, Big Stone Gap, Virginia

( Marker is on East 5th Street North (Business U.S. 28) north of Shawnee Avenue East, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1941

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.