Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Cotten
(1905-1994)
Erected 2015 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number QA-36.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 37° 13.575′ N, 77° 24.679′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 1) and Guarantee Street, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street. Located in front of the Appomattox Regional Governor's School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 W Washington St, Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Lee's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Folly Castle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Headquarters of Gen. R. E. Lee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Carolina Confederate Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Two Noted Homes (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Henry (approx. ¼ mile away); Wyatt Tee Walker (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Also see . . .
1. Joseph Cotten. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 26, 2017.)
2. Joseph Cotten Biography. IMDb.com (Submitted on March 26, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.