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Near Williamsburg in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Whitaker's House

 
 
Whitaker's House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 11, 2007
1. Whitaker's House Marker
Inscription. A mile north of the road is Whitaker's House, headquarters of General W. F. Smith, Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862.
 
Erected 1974 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number W-45.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1730.
 
Location. 37° 14.955′ N, 76° 39.616′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in York County. Marker is on Pocahontas Trail (Virginia Route 60) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 199, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kingsmill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Williamsburg (approx. one mile away); Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fort Magruder (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Magruder (approx. 1.1 miles away); Magruder’s Defenses (approx. 1.1 miles away); Vineyard Tract (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ace Roller Coaster Landmark (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 70 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on July 24, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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