Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Windsor Castle Park
The Park Story - Located in the heart of downtown Smithfield, Windsor Castle Park is a 208-acre riverside park. Dedicated in May of 2010, the park features a woodland trail system, picnic and open area space, dog park, kayak/canoe launch, fishing pier, mountain bike path, scenic overlooks and the historic manor house – Windsor Castle. The purchase of land for the creation of this park was made possible through the generous contribution of Mr. Joseph W. Luter, III, founder and former CEO of Smithfield Foods.
Historic Manor House & Grounds
Windsor Castle Farm was originally part of a 1450 acre parcel patented in 1637 by Arthur Smith, an ancestor of the town's founder, Arthur Smith IV. The restoration of the house and outbuildings began in 2017. The result is a beautiful event venue and interpretive spaces that show life as it was in the early 19th century.
Erected by Smithfield Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2010.
Location. 36° 58.696′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. 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: Farm Manager's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen and Laundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph W. Luter, III (approx.
Other markers no longer nearby. Smithfield (was approx. Ό mile away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of Smithfield (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
