White Post in Clarke County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
White Post
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
1. White Post Marker
The crossroads village of White Post grew up around the white-painted marker that Lord Fairfax had erected in the 1760s to point the way to Greenway Court (south), the nearby estate from which he managed his vast proprietary holdings including Battletown, now Berryville (north), Berrys Ferry (east), and Stephens City (west). The post that gave the town its name has been replaced several times, but its form has been maintained as a village landmark and symbol of community identity for more than two centuries. Bishop William Meade was borne at White Post and later led the remarkable revival of the Episcopal Church in the decades following the War of 1812.
Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number T-7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 3.602′ N, 78° 6.105′ W. Marker is in White Post, Virginia, in Clarke County. It is at the intersection of Lord Fairfax Parkway (U.S. 340) and White Post Road, on the right on Lord Fairfax Parkway. Located inside White Post Village Park
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1750 A.D. (approx. Ό mile away); Greenway Court (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Greenway Court (approx. 1.9 miles away); Double Tollgate Fight (approx. 1.9 miles away); Double Tollgate (approx. 2 miles away); Blandy Experimental Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Clark County / Frederick County (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Clark County / Frederick County (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Post.
More about this marker. This marker replaces a previous T-7 placed 400 yards further South on White Post Road, at the actual post, which read, The original white post on this spot was erected by Lord Fairfax as a guide post to Greenway Court, about 1760.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 1750 A.D.; Greenway Court
Also see . . . William Meade. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
2. The Marker and Boy Scout Plaque in the Village Park
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
3. Looking Down White Post Road to the Post
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
4. The Bishop Meade Memorial Church
Built in 1875, it is named for Bishop William Meade.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 29, 2009
5. The White Post
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, March 29, 2009
6. The White Post
Photographed by Allen C. Browne
7. The White Post
Erected by George Washington and Lord Fairfax, to mark the center of that vast estate granted to Lord Fairfax by British Crown; also to direct the traveler to “Greenway Court.”
from A History of the Independent Loudoun Virginia Rangers by Briscoe Goodhart, 1896.
from A History of the Independent Loudoun Virginia Rangers by Briscoe Goodhart, 1896.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
8. Boy Scout Plaque
Reads: "This park is provided by the citizens of White Post and the Boy Scouts of Troop 11. It is through their hard work and financial support that everyone can enjoy our park. About 300 yards south of here is the White Post. The post was originally placed there by George Washington under direction of Lord Fairfax. It was erected in 1750 as a guidepost to direct strangers and travelers, on the Old Dutch Wagon Road, to Greenway Court, home of Lord Fairfax. It was also used by George Washington as a surveying marker. Around this post grew a village of 200 people. White Post is the only Historic District on the National Registry within Clarke County. Welcome to our Village."
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,640 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 3, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on July 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
