Near Gloucester Point in Gloucester County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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"The Hook"

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 18, 2008

1. Earlier marker located in field at the Hook

Inscription. At this point, known formerly as "The Hook" on the 3rd Oct., 1781, a fierce engagement took place between the British forces under the command of Tarleton and the Continentals under command of Lauzun. This was the last engagement of the opposing forces before the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown on the 19th October, 1781.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1781.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 16.56′ N, 76° 30.168′ W. Marker was near Gloucester Point, Virginia, in Gloucester County. Marker was at the intersection of Hayes Road (County Road 1216) and Hook Road (County Road 1219), on the right when traveling north on Hayes Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2408 Hayes Rd, Gloucester Point VA 23062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named "The Hook" (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Hook (a few steps from this marker); Tarleton's Last Fight (a few steps from this marker); The Irene Morgan Story Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); 1953 Benthall Peanut Picker

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); 1920's Farm Equipment (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gloucester Point Chapel (approx. one mile away); The British Safety Valve (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester Point.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which has slightly different wording.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2021, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.