Hopewell, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pvt. John G. Smith
Born Germany 1829, a yr. in POW Camp Douglas
Released May 1865, death date unknown
Pvt. Jacob Smith
Union Army, Co. G., 1st Regt. W. VA. Cav.
Born Williamston, W. VA. Wood Co. June 1, 1843
Ship went down Hatteras Bay, N.C., Mar. 30, 1865
John G., Philip R., William and Jacob Smith
were brothers.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.
Location. 37° 18.337′ N, 77° 17.809′ W. Memorial is in Hopewell, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of North 10th Avenue and Davis Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Hopewell VA 23860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cpl Philip R Smith (here, next to this marker); City Point National Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); A National Cemetery System (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice (a few steps from this marker); The Army of the James Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); John Randolph (approx. 0.4 miles away); Depot Field Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Weston Manor (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
