Elkwood in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Where Pelham Fell
Erected 1927 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1847.
Location. 38° 30.837′ N, 77° 51.124′ W. Marker is in Elkwood, Virginia, in Culpeper County. Marker is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15/29) and Kelly’s Ford Road (County Route 674) on James Madison Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkwood VA 22718, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lee's Forgotten Warrior (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); The 1863-64 Winter Encampment (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. James Episcopal Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The 1863-64 Winter Encampment (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 1.2 miles away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. The Gallant Pelham Marker. Where Major John Pelham earned the title, Gallant. (Submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Nearby Major John Pelham Monument. The monument shown in photographs 3 through 8 has been moved to Brandy Station, 2 miles west. Use this link to see it at its new location. (Submitted on August 8, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,070 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on October 25, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 27, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.