Near Farmville in Cumberland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
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Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number MJ-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 37° 18.501′ N, 78° 23.312′ W. Marker is near Farmville, Virginia, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 45) and River Road (County Route 600), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cumberland County / Prince Edward County (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmville (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Farmville (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Crallé Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); High Bridge Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rich in History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,474 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.