Yorktown in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Two Mercenary Units
Two battalions at Yorktown were from Anspach and Bayreuth, tiny independent kingdoms in southwest Germany. Their ruler, deeply in debt, had let these troops for hire to the British for some 45,000 pounds. Their camp covered several blocks in this vicinity.Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 37° 14.103′ N, 76° 30.512′ W. Marker is in Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. Marker is on Church Street just south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Church St, Yorktown VA 23690, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Along Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); East Along Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Somerwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Shop (Reconstructed) (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House, circa 1720
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