Near Aldie in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sergeant Major John Champe
Erected 1939.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 38° 58.499′ N, 77° 40.14′ W. Marker is near Aldie, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is on John Mosby Highway (U.S. 50) east of Cobb House Road, on the right when traveling east. There is a pulloff area on the side of John Mosby Highway (Rt 50) by four historical markers. The obelisk itself is on private property in a nearby field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aldie VA 20105, 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. A Revolutionary War Hero (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gettysburg Campaign (about 500 feet away); Stuart and Bayard (about 500 feet away); Cavalry Battles (about 500 feet away); Battle of Aldie (approx. 0.8 miles away); Snickersville Turnpike (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Mass. Cavalry (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Aldie (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aldie.
Additional commentary.
1. Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution placed this marker
According to the 1940 proceedings of the Virginia DAR state conference, the state society organized the placement of this marker. The Treasurer's report shows that the marker cost $62 paid to Lamb Seal Co., Washington. The funds came from the Virginia DAR and eight chapters. Several chapters reported that they attended the unveiling of the marker. And newspapers across the state reported that the marker was made available through the efforts of the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution. The unveiling was on October 22, 1939.
— Submitted August 6, 2021, by Nancy Simmons of Fairfax Station, Virginia.
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