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

Baron De Viomenil

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 12, 2008

1. Baron De Viomenil Marker

Inscription. This able French officer, who headquartered here, had heavy responsibilities. He directed the French army’s march to Virginia. He planned the assault on Redoubt 9. A decade after serving the cause of Revolution here, he met his death opposing it in France.

Erected by Colonial National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 37° 12.854′ N, 76° 31.5′ W. Marker is in Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. Marker is on Historical Tour Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the Yorktown Battlefield in Colonial National Historical Park, on the Allied Encampment Tour. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yorktown VA 23690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. D’Aboville’s Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Changed Scene (approx. 0.2 miles away); French Artillery Park (approx. half a mile away); French Artillery Park (approx. half a mile away); French Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Adjutant General (approx. 0.7 miles away); Comte de Rochambeau (approx. 0.8 miles away); Outer Works (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorktown.

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Also see . . .
1. Yorktown Battlefield. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Yorktown. The Patriot Resource website. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. The Battle of Yorktown 1781. A British perspective of the Battle of Yorktown from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Additional keywords. French Revolution

Marker on the Yorktown Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 12, 2008

2. Marker on the Yorktown Battlefield

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 12, 2008

3. Redoubt 9

On the night of October 14, 1781, French troops attacked and took this redoubt using a plan developed by Baron De Viomenil.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.