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

New Kent County

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 28, 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 • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.

Location. 37° 31.186′ N, 76° 49.908′ W. Marker is in Eltham, Virginia, in New Kent County. It is on Eltham Road (Virginia Route 33) 0.1 miles south of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18600 Eltham Rd, West Point VA 23181, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Brick House (here, next to this marker); Peninsula Campaign (here, next

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to this marker); Eltham (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Eltham’s Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Eltham's Landing (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Home of Signer (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Grove Hotel (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eltham.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Peninsular Campaign (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . New Kent County Virginia History. (Submitted on April 3, 2009.)

New Kent County Marker on Eltham Road. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

2. New Kent County Marker on Eltham Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,631 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.