Saluda in Middlesex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Middlesex County Courthouse
Erected 2006 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number N-41.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 36.375′ N, 76° 35.699′ W. Marker is in Saluda, Virginia, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of General Puller Highway (Virginia Route 17) and Gloucester Road (Virginia Route 33) on General Puller Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saluda VA 23149, 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. Middlesex County Confederate Monument (here, next to this marker); 1st Lt Beryl R. Newman (a few steps from this marker); Middlesex County Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan v. Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Middlesex County / Gloucester County (approx. 1.6 miles away); Scottish Factors Store (approx. 1.6 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saluda.
More about this marker. Philemon T. Woodward was clerk of the Middlesex County Court from 1852 - 1892.
Also see . . . The Dragon Run Story. The story of Philemon T. Woodward hiding the records. (Submitted on December 4, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,309 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of the Old Clerk's Office. • Can you help?