West Point in King William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller
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, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1898.
Location. 37° 32.219′ N, 76° 47.931′ W. Marker is in West Point, Virginia, 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 walking distance of this marker. Home of Signer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); 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); A Salute To Veterans (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller. Marine Corps University (Submitted on November 9, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 5,542 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.