West Point in King William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller

By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

1. Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller was born on 26 June 1898 in West Point and lived here until entering Virginia Military Institute in 1917. He withdrew a year later and enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving more than 37 years. One of the Corps’ most decorated Marines, he was awarded five Navy Crosses for heroism in combat. Renowned for his leadership and his respect for enlisted personnel, Puller saw action in Haiti, Nicaragua, and China, as well as in World War II and the Korean War. He retired in 1955 to Saluda, died on 11 Oct. 1971, and is buried in Christ Church nearby.

Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number OC-16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients series list.

Location. 37° 32.219′ N, 76° 47.931′ W. Marker is in West Point, Virginia

14th Street facing northeast. image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

2. 14th Street facing northeast.

, in King William County. Marker is on 14th Street (Virginia Route 33) 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point VA 23181, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of Signer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indians Poisoned At Peace Meeting (approx. ¼ mile away); Indian Treaty of 1646 (approx. ¼ mile away); King William County / King and Queen County (approx. ¼ mile away); Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller (approx. ¾ mile away); Battle of Eltham’s Landing (approx. 2 miles away); Eltham (approx. 2.2 miles away); Peninsular Campaign (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

14th Street facing southwest. image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

3. 14th Street facing southwest.

Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller image. Click for full size.

Courtesy USMC

4. Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 5,374 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.