Amelia Court House in Amelia County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

William Branch Giles

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009

1. William Branch Giles Marker

Inscription. Noted lawyer and statesman William Branch Giles was born 12 Aug. 1762 in Amelia County and educated at Hampden-Sydney College, Princeton, and the College of William and Mary. Giles served Virginia in the United States House of Representatives (1790-1798 and 1801-1803) and in the U.S. Senate (1804-1815), where he was a chief Republican ally of Thomas Jefferson during the Republican and Federalist party debates of that era. Giles was elected governor by the General Assembly in 1827 and served until 1830. He participated in the state constitutional convention of 1829-1830. Giles died 4 Dec. 1830 in Amelia County and is buried near the Wigwam, his house, which stands to the northwest on Rte. 637.

Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number M-31.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1762.

Location. 37° 20.474′ N, 77° 58.897′ W. Marker is in Amelia Court House, Virginia, in Amelia County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Virginia Street, on the left when

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traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amelia Court House VA 23002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and 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,

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: Marion Harland (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Samantha Jane Neil (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip F. Boepple Building (about 400 feet away); Confederate Dead (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Amelia Court House (about 500 feet away); Lamkin’s Battery (about 500 feet away); Lee's Retreat (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amelia Court House.

Other markers no longer nearby. Mrs. Samantha Jane Neil (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Amelia Court House (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

William Branch Giles Marker on Church Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009

2. William Branch Giles Marker on Church Street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,755 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.