Montross in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Westmoreland Courthouse
Erected 1929 by the Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number J-71.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1734.
Location. 38° 5.716′ N, 76° 49.686′ W. Marker is in Montross, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on King’s Highway (Virginia Route 3), on the right when traveling west. It is directly in front of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montross VA 22520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westmoreland County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Private Tate, Buffalo Soldier (approx. 2.6 miles away); Armstead Tasker Johnson School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Nomini Baptist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Nomini Baptist Meetinghouse (approx. 3½ miles away); To Keep in Perpetual Remembrance the Name of Thomas Lee (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montross.
Additional keywords. Westmoreland Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2008, by Harley C. Muse of George Washington's Birthplace, Colonial Beach, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,642 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2008, by Harley C. Muse of George Washington's Birthplace, Colonial Beach, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 25, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 2, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 22, 2017, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of Lee’s “Westminster Resolutions” historical tablet in the courthouse • Photos of Lee’s aid to Boston historical tablet in the courthouse • Can you help?