Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Monroe Doctrine
(From the President's annual message to Congress, 2 December 1823)
The occasion has been judged proper for asserting as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved that the American continents by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not be not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European Powers.
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded of seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense.
We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system and any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.
Erected by The James Monroe Memorial Foundation. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series
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Location. 38° 14.363′ N, 76° 59.151′ W. Marker is in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. It can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4460 James Monroe Hwy, Colonial Beach VA 22443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Northern Neck. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 walking distance of this marker: "Era of Good Feelings" (within shouting distance of this marker); James Monroe's Legacy (about 300 feet
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
