Lanexa in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

New Kent County

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009

1. New Kent County Marker

Inscription. Established in 1654 from York and named for County Kent, England. In it are Chestnut Grove, Birthplace of Martha (Dandridge) Custis; White House, home of Martha Custis; Poplar Grove, where Martha Custis met George Washington; St. Peter's church, where Washington was married to her; Eltham, where John Parke Custis, Washington's stepson, died in 1781; Barhamsville, where Patrick Henry received money to pay for powder seized by Lord Dunmore, 1775; Providence Forge, remains of one of the oldest iron forges in America. New Kent County was traversed by Cornwallis and Lafayette in 1781.

Erected 1931 by New Kent County Citizens' Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.

Location. 37° 25.437′ N, 76° 53.628′ W. Marker is in Lanexa, Virginia, in New Kent County. It is on Pocahontas Trail (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Creeks End Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lanexa VA 23089, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Diascund Bridge (here, next to this marker); Liberty Baptist Church (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Cooper's Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tyree's Plantation (about 300 feet away); Fort James (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chickahominy Water Trail (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old Stage Road (approx. 3.4 miles away); New Kent County / James City County (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lanexa.

Also see . . . New Kent County Virginia History. (Submitted on March 7, 2009.)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009

2. New Kent County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.