Near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Indian (and Wagon) Road
Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 39° 13.166′ N, 78° 7.998′ W. Marker is near Winchester, Virginia, in Frederick County. Marker is on Martinsburg Pike (U.S. 11) 0.4 miles east of Interstate 81, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Merchant Street, Winchester VA 22603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Action of Rutherford’s Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hackwood Park (about 700 feet away); Battle of Rutherford's Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rutherford's Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Rutherford's Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Three Battlefields (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Battle of Kernstown (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Battle of Winchester (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Also see . . .
1. Lancaster Treaty of 1744. (Submitted on October 5, 2008.)
2. Mapping the Great Wagon Road. (Submitted on October 5, 2008.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,666 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2008. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.