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Place Category: Outdoor MarkerPlace Tags: Robert Sheffey
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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 burned in 1864 during the Civil War. Restored 1866.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022, HMDB.org

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Address: Washington County Courthouse, East Main Street
Abingdon
Virginia
24210
United States

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Abingdon Tavern

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Can’t confirm this is THE tavern, but this tavern dates to 1779 and is the oldest surviving building in Abingdon. “In January of [1839] young Sheffey and a group of his drinking buddies, left an Abingdon tavern to go to a small revival meeting being held on an upper floor in Grenway’s Storehouse along Main Street, with the intention of Read more...
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