Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington-Rochambeau Route
Alexandria Encampment
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2008
1. Washington-Rochambeau Route Marker
Inscription.
Washington-Rochambeau Route. Alexandria Encampment. Most of the American and French armies set sail from three ports in Maryland, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Head of Elk, in mid-Sept. 1781 to besiege the British army in Yorktown. The allied supply-wagon traln proceeded overland to Yorktown, its itinerary divided into segments called “Marches.” Its “Fourth March” was from Georgetown to Alexandria; the wagons took two days, 24-25 Sept., to cross the Potomac and reunite in Virginia. The Alexandria camp was roughly a half-mile in area, located north of Oronoco Street and bisected by Washington Street. The train left Alexandria on 26 Sept.
Most of the American and French armies set sail from three ports in Maryland—Annapolis, Baltimore, and Head of Elk—in mid-Sept. 1781 to besiege the British army in Yorktown. The allied supply-wagon traln proceeded overland to Yorktown, its itinerary divided into segments called “Marches.” Its “Fourth March” was from Georgetown to Alexandria; the wagons took two days, 24-25 Sept., to cross the Potomac and reunite in Virginia. The Alexandria camp was roughly a half-mile in area, located north of Oronoco Street and bisected by Washington Street. The train left Alexandria on 26 Sept.
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-106.)
Location. 38° 48.578′ N, 77° 2.747′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. Marker is at the intersection of Oronoco Street and North Washington Street (Virginia Route 400), on the left when traveling east on Oronoco Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,532 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
