Ararat in Patrick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

"Fields Of Valor"

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

1. "Fields Of Valor" Marker

Inscription. This pattern is taken from "The Big Book of Civil War Quilts". Bold interplay of darks and lights brings to mind images of Civil War battles fought in fields divided by rail fences. Carol Hopkins dedicated this quilt to all soldiers who take risks and make personal sacrifices to serve their country.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 36° 33.7′ N, 80° 33.182′ W. Marker is in Ararat, Virginia, in Patrick County. It is on Ararat Highway (Virginia Route 773), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ararat VA 24053, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original

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Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laurel Hill (here, next to this marker); Stuart's Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Roadbed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Stuart's Birthplace (about 500 feet away); Stuart's Birthplace Marker (about 500 feet away); The "Lee" Tree (about 500 feet away); "Stuart the Raider" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ararat.

Regarding "Fields Of Valor". On the grounds of Laurel Hill - Birthplace & Boyhood Home Of J.E.B. Stuart.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

2. "Fields Of Valor" Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

3. "Fields Of Valor" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.