Near Claudville in Patrick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Patrick County Virginia / North Carolina
Patrick County, Virginia. Area 485 Square Miles. Formed in 1790 from Henry, and named for Patrick Henry, who thus had two counted named for him. General J.E.B. Stuart was born in this county.
North Carolina. North Carolina was one of the original thirteen states. The first settlement was made on Roanoke Island, 1585, but was not permanent. Settles from Virginia occupied the Albemarle Region before 1663, in which year the colony of North Carolina was founded.
Erected 1946 by Virginia Conversation Commission. (Marker Number Z-262.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 36° 33.157′ N, 80° 28.814′ W. Marker is near Claudville, Virginia, in Patrick County. Marker is on Claudville Highway (Virginia Route 103) just north of the Virginia–North Carolina state line, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Claudville VA 24076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Flora and Jeb" (approx. 4.1 miles away); "Stuart the Leader" (approx. 4.1 miles away); "Stuart the Commander" (approx. 4.1 miles away); "Stuart the Scout" (approx. 4.1 miles away); "Stuart the Raider" (approx. 4.1 miles away); The "Lee" Tree (approx. 4.1 miles away); Stuart's Birthplace (approx. 4.1 miles away); Laurel Hill (approx. 4.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.