Near Keysville in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Early Exploration

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Early Exploration Marker

Inscription. Batts, Fallam and Thomas Wood, sent by Abraham Wood to explore Western Virginia, passed near here, September, 1671.

Erected 1935 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-77.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1671.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 3.388′ N, 78° 28.783′ W. Marker was near Keysville, Virginia, in Charlotte County. Marker was on Four Locust Highway (Business U.S. 15) north of Crymes Orchard Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Keysville VA 23947, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Early Exploration (here, next to this marker); Four Locust Farm (approx. half a mile away); Keysville (approx. 1.1 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Southside Virginia Community College (approx. 2 miles away); Old Briery Church

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(approx. 2 miles away); Joseph Morton (approx. 2 miles away); Charlotte County / Prince Edward County (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keysville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Early Exploration".

US 15 Business (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. US 15 Business (facing south)

US 15 Business (facing north) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

3. US 15 Business (facing north)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.