Rumford Academy Marker

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Central Garage in King William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Rumford Academy

By Bernard Fisher, December 6, 2009

1. Rumford Academy Marker

Inscription. Two miles east was Rumford Academy, established in 1804. It was one of the most noted Virginia schools of its time.

Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number O 16.)

Location. 37° 44.741′ N, 77° 7.984′ W. Marker is in Central Garage, Virginia, in King William County. Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Tappahannock Highway (U.S. 360) and King William Road (Virginia Route 30), on the right when traveling west on Richmond Tappahannock Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aylett VA 23009, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Sharon Indian School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Montville (approx. 2.1 miles away); Headquarters of Opechancanough (approx. 2.5 miles away); Cavalry Raids (approx. 3 miles away); Henry's Call to Arms (approx. 5.4 miles away); Cornwallis's Route (approx. 5.4 miles away); Clark Home (approx. 6.1 miles away); Acquinton Church (approx. 6.1 miles away).

Richmond Tappahannock Hwy & King William Rd Photo, Click for full size

By Bernard Fisher, December 6, 2009

2. Richmond Tappahannock Hwy & King William Rd

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 470 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.