Ettrick in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Shaping Of The Town

Virginia State University

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020

1. Shaping Of The Town Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Directly across the river, Petersburg began to develop into a major industrial and commercial center. The town sprang up at the Appomattox River's fall line, where rocks and shallows prevented cargo boats from sailing upstream. Planters from the surrounding region brought their crops of tobacco, cotton, and wheat to Petersburg and sold them to local merchants who shipped them down the Appomattox and James rivers to cities along the the east cost and across the Atlantic.

Erected by Virginia State University.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.

Location. 37° 13.968′ N, 77° 25.043′ W. Marker is in Ettrick, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker is on Chesterfield Avenue (Virginia Route 36), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Silk Mill (a few steps from this marker); Local Workforce At The Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning of Ettrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Frederick Francoz Simms (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Rocks" (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Crossing Over The Appomattox River (within shouting distance of this marker); Simms Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Virginia State University (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ettrick.

Additional commentary.
1. Spelling from the marker
The use of cost instead of coast is used verbatim from the marker.

— Submitted May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020

2. Shaping Of The Town Marker

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 151 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.