Talleysville in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The White House
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
1. The White House Marker
This place, six miles northeast, was the home of Martha Custis. According to tradition, George Washington first met her at Poplar Grove, near by, in 1758. On January 6, 1759, Washington and Martha Custis were married, it is believed at the White House. The house was burned by Union troops when McClellan made the White House his base of operations in May, 1862.
Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number WO-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR), and the Washingtons Burgess Routes series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1759.
Location. 37° 31.513′ N, 77° 4.636′ W. Marker is in Talleysville, Virginia, in New Kent County. It is at the intersection of New Kent Highway and Emmaus Church Road, on the right when traveling east on New Kent Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8384 Vineyards Pkwy, Quinton VA 23141, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stuart's Ride Around McClellan (here, next to this marker); St. Peter's Church (a few steps from this marker); Stuart's Ride
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Also see . . .
1. White House (plantation). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 15, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. William Henry Fitzhugh "Rooney" Lee. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (Submitted on April 7, 2009.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
2. The White House Marker on New Kent Hwy.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2008
3. Site of The White House.
Photographed by James F. Gibson, May 17, 1862
4. White House Landing, Va. "White House on the Pamunkey".
Residence of Gen. W. H. F. Lee, and headquarters of Gen. George B. McClellan. Library of Congress LC-B815-0384
5. White House Landing, Va. Ruins of the White House, burnt during the Federal evacuation.
Library of Congress LC-B811-02486
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 14, 2008
6. Site of White House Landing.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2008
7. Richmond & York River RR at White House Landing (Southern Railway).
1862
8. White House Landing, Va. Supply vessels at anchor.
Library of Congress LC-B811-02485
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,964 times since then and 226 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 6, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
