Bethel Manor in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Big Bethel UDC Monument

Bethel 1861

July 20, 2013

1. Big Bethel UDC Monument

Inscription. To commemorate the Battle of Bethel, June 10, 1861. The first conflict between the Confederate and Federal land forces and in memory of Henry A. Wyatt, Private Co. A, 1st Regiment North Carolina Volunteers. The first Confederate soldier to fall in actual battle.

Erected 1905 by Bethel Monument Associations of North Carolina.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.

Location. 37° 5.613′ N, 76° 25.518′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Bethel Manor. Memorial is on Big Bethel Road south of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The monument is located on Federal property (Langley Air Force Base) secured by a chain link fence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1797 First St, Hampton VA 23665, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Big Bethel Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Big Bethel (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about

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700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Big Bethel (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

July 20, 2013

2. Big Bethel UDC Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2013.