Edom, Virginia

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Edom
Unincorporated community
Edom is located in Virginia
Edom
Edom
Location in Virginia
Coordinates: 38°31′32″N 78°51′40″W / 38.52556°N 78.86111°W / 38.52556; -78.86111Coordinates: 38°31′32″N 78°51′40″W / 38.52556°N 78.86111°W / 38.52556; -78.86111
Country United States
StateVirginia
CountyRockingham County

Edom is an unincorporated community located in Rockingham County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is located along State Route 42 at the crossroads with State Route 721, north of Harrisonburg and southeast of Singers Glen.[1] Linville Creek flows through the village.

Near Edom on January 14, 1794, Dr. Jesse Bennett performed the first Caesarian section and oophorectomy in the United States, operating on his wife to give birth to their daughter. A historical marker was erected by the state of Virginia in 1983 commemorating the event.[2]

Baxter House, John K. Beery Farm, and Edom Store and Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Google Maps (Map). Google.
  2. ^ "Dr. Jessee Bennett—1769–1842 A-59 – Marker History". 14 January 1794. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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