Wakefield in Sussex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Roadside Commerce
Erected 2015 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-281.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 36° 58.429′ N, 76° 59.312′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, Virginia, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of County Drive (U.S. 460) and Sussex Avenue, on the right when traveling east on County Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 County Dr, Wakefield VA 23888, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wakefield Fountain Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Michael Blow (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sussex County / Southampton County (approx. 2˝ miles away); Early Peanut Crop (approx. 3.7 miles away); Ellis Preaching House (approx. 5 miles away); Surry Lumber Company (approx. 5.9 miles away); Surry, Sussex & Southampton Railway (approx. 5.9 miles away); Miles B. Carpenter (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wakefield.
Also see . . . Virginia Diner. (Submitted on May 29, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.