Charlotte Court House in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Constitutional Oak
presented to
David Q. Eggleston
Delegate to the
Constitutional Convention of 1902
It was planted by
his son, John W. Eggleston
Later, Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court of Appeals
and
John R. Hutcheson
who became President and Chancellor
of Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Erected by Charlotte County A.P.V.A.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 37° 3.368′ N, 78° 38.267′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, in Charlotte County. It can be reached from Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47) just south of Route 40/47, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House VA 23923, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry and Randolph (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Charlotte County Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Monument Interpretation (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph R. Holmes (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Charlotte Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Court House Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Court House.
Other markers no longer nearby. Charlotte County Library (was within shouting distance of
Additional commentary.
1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute is now known more popularly as Virginia Tech.
— Submitted September 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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