Goochland in Goochland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Goochland Courthouse

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

1. Goochland Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Near here the ancient trail used by the Iroquois Indians in their raids crossed James River. This trail later became the main north-south road through Virginia. In 1781, Lord Cornwallis, in his invasion of Virginia, marched by this point and his cavalry, under Simcoe, passed here going to Point of Fork. A cavalry skirmish took place here, March 11, 1865.

Erected 1930 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number SA-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1826.

Location. 37° 40.935′ N, 77° 53.103′ W. Marker is in Goochland, Virginia, in Goochland County. It is on River Road West (Virginia Route 6) 0.1 miles east of Scott Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goochland VA 23063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Goochland's Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Goochland County Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Goochland County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Goochland's Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Goochland County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Old Clerk's Office (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goochland.

River Road West (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

2. River Road West (facing west)

River Road West (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

3. River Road West (facing east)

Goochland County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

4. Goochland County Courthouse

Goochland Courthouse UDC Monument. image. Click for full size.

April 26, 2009

5. Goochland Courthouse UDC Monument.

To the glorious memory of the Confederate soldiers of Goochland County 1861-1865. Erected by the Goochland Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy June 22 1918.

American Legion Memorial (front). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

6. American Legion Memorial (front).

In Memory Of All Veterans Post 215 In honor of the men and women who proudly served their country in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Dedicated November 11, 1998.

American Legion Memorial (back). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 26, 2009

7. American Legion Memorial (back).

Turn back your thoughts this evening tide, to the thousands of buddies who fought and died; They lie asleep 'neath a mantle of snow, and crosses mark them, row on row.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,812 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 27, 2009. 6, 7. submitted on April 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.