Near Providence Forge in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
State Game Farm
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009
1. State Game Farm Marker
Inscription.
State Game Farm. . The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries established the first Virginia State Game Farm nearby in 1920. The state initially raised quail in captivity there to restock the birds throughout Virginia. The game farm was one of the earliest state facilities to breed quail in large numbers. Virginia's program attracted the attention of other states' game departments. In subsequent years the farm also bred wild turkeys for restocking. The site included a building for hatching eggs. In 1946 the farm's activities were transferred to the Cumberland Game Farm at the Cumberland State Forest in Cumberland County.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries established the first Virginia State Game Farm nearby in 1920. The state initially raised quail in captivity there to restock the birds throughout Virginia. The game farm was one of the earliest state facilities to breed quail in large numbers. Virginia's program attracted the attention of other states' game departments. In subsequent years the farm also bred wild turkeys for restocking. The site included a building for hatching eggs. In 1946 the farm's activities were transferred to the Cumberland Game Farm at the Cumberland State Forest in Cumberland County.
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-21.)
Location. 37° 25.849′ N, 76° 59.62′ W. Marker is near Providence Forge, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Pocahontas Trail (U.S. 60) and GW King Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Pocahontas Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence Forge VA 23140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,262 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
