Kempsville in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Skirmish Of Kempsville

Skirmish at Kempville Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 20, 2019

1. Skirmish at Kempville Marker

Inscription. Near this spot on November 16, 1775
The Skirmish Of Kempsville
John Ackiss, a Minute-Man, was killed
This house served as headquarters for
Lord Dunmore

Erected by Old Donation Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
November 16, 1929

Erected 1929 by Old Donation Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1775.

Location. 36° 49.668′ N, 76° 9.741′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Kempsville. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Singleton Parkway and Overland Road, on the right when traveling west. Located on the grounds of the Old Princess Anne County Courthouse/Pleasant Hall House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5184 Singleton Pkwy, Virginia Beach VA 23462, 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. Princess Anne County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Kempsville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing (about

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600 feet away); Filipinos in the U.S. Navy (approx. 0.8 miles away); Filipino American Veterans of Hampton Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away); Filipino American Sea Service Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); Princess Anne County Training School / Union Kempsville High School (approx. one mile away); New Town (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 20, 2019

2. Skirmish at Kempville Marker

Old Princess Anne Courthouse/Pleasant Hall House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 20, 2019

3. Old Princess Anne Courthouse/Pleasant Hall House

Pleasant Hall Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 20, 2019

4. Pleasant Hall Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.