Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lieutenant John Trout Greble
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
1. Lieutenant John Trout Greble Marker
first U.S. regular army officer
killed in action
during the Civil War
Lieutenant John Trout Greble
2d U.S. Artillery
USMA class of 1854
A member of this garrison
killed in action at Big Bethel
10 June 1861
USMA graduates Fort Monroe
10 June 1961
Erected 1961 by USMA graduates stationed at Fort Monroe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1861.
Location. 37° 0.143′ N, 76° 18.575′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. It is on Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 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: Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (here, next to this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (here, next to this marker); John Mitchel (here, next to this marker); Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Pounder Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (within shouting distance
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); 14 Pounder James Rifle (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Eprouvette Mortar (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Big Bethel, June 10, 1861. Detailed website containing official records and battle description of Big Bethel. (Submitted on February 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Monroe
Marker can be seen here to the left of the door.
3. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008
3. Casemate No. 6
Several markers and monuments are located near this casemate in Fortress Monroe. The Lt. Greble marker is to the right in this photo.
Internet Archive
4. The Duryee Zouaves Carrying the Body of Lieutenant Greble from the Field at Great Bethel
From Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War, c1895, page 71.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,780 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on March 12, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
