Near Weyanoke in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

North Bend

Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007

1. North Bend Marker

Inscription. Three miles south is North Bend, a Greek Revival residence built in 1819. Sarah Minge, sister of President William Henry Harrison, and her husband, John, built the original portion of the house located on Kittiewan Creek. Thomas H. Wilcox greatly enlarged the dwelling in 1853. General Sheridan established his Union headquarters here while his 30,000 men crossed the James River on a pontoon bridge at Weyanoke.

Erected 1989 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-24.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 37° 20.154′ N, 77° 3.087′ W. Marker is near Weyanoke, Virginia, in Charles City County. Marker is at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway (State Highway 5) and Weyanoke Road (State Route 619), on the right when traveling east on John Tyler Memorial Highway. Marker is located in a marker cluster. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles City VA 23030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Upper Weyanoke (here, next to this marker); Wryanoke & Parrish Hill (a few steps from this marker); Kittiewan and Doctor Rickman (a few steps from this marker); New Hope & Court House (approx. one mile away); Charles City Court House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Three Courthouse Essentials (approx. 1.2 miles away); John Tyler (approx. 1.2 miles away); America’s 3rd Oldest Courthouse (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weyanoke.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 3, 2007

2. North Bend Marker

Shown with markers Upper Weyanoke (V 12) and Kittiewan and Doctor Rickman markers.

North Bend, Charles City County image. Click for full size.

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3. North Bend, Charles City County

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,309 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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