New Kent in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New Kent Courthouse
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
1. New Kent Courthouse Marker
Lord Cornwallis's army was here, moving eastward, June 22, 1781; Lafayette, in pursuit, June 25; Washington, Rochambeau and Chastellux, on their way to Yorktown, September 14, 1781. A part of Joseph E. Johnston's army, retiring to Richmond, passed through, May, 1862.Erected 1942 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number WO-16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the The Washington-Rochambeau Route, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and the Washington’s Burgess Routes series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 31.069′ N, 76° 58.697′ W. Marker was in New Kent, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of New Kent Highway and Courthouse Circle. The marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Confederate Memorial (here, next to this marker); James Lafayette (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named New Kent Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Samuel Wilson Crump (1919-1995) (a few steps from this marker); Martha Washington's Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); John Parke Custis / Martha Dandridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to New Kent (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tale of Three Structures (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Kent.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "New Kent Courthouse".
Also see . . . New Kent County Virginia History. (Submitted on April 7, 2009.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
2. New Kent County Courthouse built 1909.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
3. New Kent Confederate Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
To the revered memory of the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors from New Kent County 1861-1865.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
4. "Lest We Forget"
Military units organized in New Kent.
Pamunkey Rifles
Co. E. 53, Virginia Regiment.
Barhamsville Grays
Co. B. 53, Virginia Regiment.
New Kent Cavalry
Troop F. Third Virginia Cavalry.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009
5. The Old Tavern at New Kent Courthouse (circa 1700).
The tavern was used as a communications headquarters by the Union Army while it was based on the Pamunkey River, first at Cumberland and later at White House.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 158 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2009. 5. submitted on April 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
