Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Eldon

Photographed By Laura Troy, July 23, 2008

1. Eldon Marker

Inscription. Three miles north is Eldon, birthplace and home of Henry D. "Hal" Flood (2 Sept.1865-8 Dec.1921). A member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1887-1891) and Senate (1891-1900), Flood also served in the U.S. Congress from 1901 to 1921. He served from 4 March 1901 until his death as the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As chairman, in 1917, he wrote the resolution declaring that a state of war existed between the United States and the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires. This marked the entry of the U.S. into World War I. Flood died in Washington.

Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number M-65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1901.

Location. 37° 22.079′ N, 78° 50.359′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Route 26 and County Route 677, on the right when traveling north on State Route 26. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Appomattox VA 24522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Last Positions (a few steps from this marker); Robertson House Fight

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(approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Robertson House Fight (approx. ¼ mile away); Custer's Third Brigade (approx. 0.7 miles away); Walker's Last Stand (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Artillery Position (approx. ¾ mile away); Carver-Price School (approx. ¾ mile away); Winonah Camp / Mozella Price Home (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

More about this marker. There were two earlier “Eldon” markers, both numbered M-66. This marker was renumbered because there was a third marker numbered M-66 titled “Inventor of the Banjo” elsewhere in Appomattox that was unrelated. One of the Eldon markers was on US 460 at Virginia Route 131 and the other on Virginia Route 24 1.1 miles north of town. This second one was reported missing before 1989.

The marker on US 460 at VA 131 read “Three miles north id Eldon, birthplace and home of Henry D. “Hal” Flood (1865-1921). A member of the United States House of Representatives (1901–1921), and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Markers on the West Edge of Appomattox image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Markers on the West Edge of Appomattox

(1913–1919), he drafted the Resolution declaring war on Germany and Austria, April 6, 1917.”

The marker on route 24 read “Three miles north is Eldon, birthplace and home of Hal D. Flood, for many years a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, January 1913 – March 1919, and the author of the resolution declaring war on Germany and Austria, April 1917. He died in Washington December 8, 1921.”

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,470 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 20, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.