Near Burrowsville in Prince George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hood's

Photographed By Andy Walker, September 21, 2008

1. Hood's Marker

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Four miles north on James River. There, on January 3, 1781, Benedict Arnold, ascending the river, was fired on by cannon. On January 10, Arnold, returning, sent ashore there a force that was ambushed by George Rogers Clark. Fort Powhatan stood there in the War of 1812.

Erected 1938 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number K-215.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1850.

Location. 37° 12.964′ N, 77° 4.808′ W. Marker is near Burrowsville, Virginia, in Prince George County. Marker is on James River Drive (Virginia Route 10) 0.2 miles east of Wards Creek Road (County Route 614), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Disputanta VA 23842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brandon (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Cabin Point (approx. 3.4 miles away); Flowerdew Hundred (approx. 4.4 miles away); Powell's Creek (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Cattle Raid (approx. 5.9 miles away); Claremont School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Claremont (approx. 6.2 miles away); Quioughcohanach Indians (approx. 6.4 miles away).

Photographed By Andy Walker, September 21, 2008

2. Hood's Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,431 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.