Near Courtland in Southampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

General Thomas' Birthplace

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009

1. General Thomas' Birthplace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

General George H. Thomas, "The Rock of Chickamauga," was born on July 31, 1816, about five miles to the south. A graduate of West Point, Thomas sided with the Union during the Civil War and won distinction in the campaigns in Tennessee.

Erected 1965 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number U-120.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1885.

Location. 36° 41.458′ N, 77° 1.782′ W. Marker is near Courtland, Virginia, in Southampton County. Marker is on Southampton Parkway (U.S. 58) 0.7 miles east of Jerusalem Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Courtland VA 23837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Virginia Native Tribes/First Americans (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Rebecca Vaughan House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Marle Hill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mahone’s Tavern

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); Southampton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Major Joseph E. Gillette (approx. 2.7 miles away); Courtland School — Rosenwald Funded (approx. 3 miles away); The Hand Site (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Courtland.

General Thomas' Birthplace Marker on US Rte 58 (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009

2. General Thomas' Birthplace Marker on US Rte 58 (facing east)

General Thomas' Birthplace Marker, looking west along US 58 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

3. General Thomas' Birthplace Marker, looking west along US 58

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.