Tappahannock in Essex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Tappahannock Tercentennial Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2021

1. Tappahannock Tercentennial Memorial

Inscription. This willow oak tree was planted on November 6, 1980, by the XYZ Fellowship Club (Senior Citizens) of Essex County in commemorating the tricentennial of the foundation of the Town of Tappahannock in 1680, and the formation of Essex County in 1692, formed from old Rappahannock County, now extinct, which was formed in 1656.

Erected 1980 by The XYZ Fellowship Club of Essex County.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1980.

Location. 37° 55.701′ N, 76° 51.623′ W. Marker is in Tappahannock, Virginia, in Essex County. Marker is on Prince Street just east of North Church Lane (U.S. 17/360), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Prince St, Tappahannock VA 22560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Tappahannock AO-43 (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1728 Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Essex County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritchie's Birthplace (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Blake-Brockenbrough Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Max Silver (about 700 feet away); The Golden Leaf that Built a Port (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappahannock.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2021

2. Tappahannock Tercentennial Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.