Near Newsoms in Southampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
"Thomaston"
George Henry Thomas
| | "the Rock of Chickamauga" | |
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009
1. "Thomaston" Marker
Son of John C. Thomas
and
Elizabeth Rochelle Thomas
West Point, Class of 1840
General - United States Army
Loyal to conscience, country
and family
Died: San Francisco March 28, 1870
Buried: Troy, New York
Oakwood Cemetery
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1846.
Location. 36° 38.349′ N, 77° 5.578′ W. Marker is near Newsoms, Virginia, in Southampton County. It is at the intersection of Thomaston Road and Chickamauga Drive, on the right when traveling west on Thomaston Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newsoms VA 23874, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Thomaston (a few steps from this marker); The Hand Site (approx. 3½ miles away); Virginia Native Tribes/First Americans (approx. 4.3 miles away); Nottoway Indians (approx. 4.4 miles away); Original Site of Southhampton County Training School (approx. 4.7 miles away); St. Luke's Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Seven Gables (approx. 5.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Blackhead Signpost Road
this page online
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009
2. Thomaston Markers
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009
3. "Thomaston" (private residence)
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, March 21, 2026
4. Thomaston
The portion of the house that George Thomas was born in is the small, 1.5-story section seen at right with the 1-bay porch (marked by the shortest chimney of the house's three). The 2.5-story prominent front added onto the original 1808 portion. The small shed at far right was the Thomas family schoolhouse, where George received his early education.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,794 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
