Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rebel Yell
ACE Roller Coaster Landmark
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, April 13, 2025
1. Rebel Yell Marker
Designed by John C. Allen (1907-1979) of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the 92-foot high wooden racing coaster opened on May 3, 1975, with each of its two track measuring 3,368-feet. Featured prominently in the motion picture Rollercoaster, the Rebel Yell was selected as the site of the world championship roller coaster marathon, which began on Jun 6, 1977 to help promote the new film. While three other competitors established a new 101-hour Guinness World Record, it was during this event that marathoners Roy Brashears, Pauls Greenwald and Richard Much discussed the potential of a national club for roller coaster fans which eventually led to the formation of the ACE in June 1978.
The Rebel Yell continues to appeal to riders of all ages, and remains an important part of Paramount's Kings Dominion's fine collection of wooden and steel roller coasters.
Presented by the American Coaster Enthusiasts, June 2003.
Erected 2003.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas
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Location. 37° 50.251′ N, 77° 26.703′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. It can be reached from Kings Dominion Road (Virginia Route 30) near Theme Park Way. Marker is located within the Kings Dominion theme park, by the entrance way to the Racer 75 roller coaster. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, 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: The Carousel (a few steps from this marker); The Shockwave (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Blue Ridge Tollway (about 500 feet away); Water Works (about 600 feet away); The Wave Swinger (about 600 feet away); The Shenandoah Lumber Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Eiffel Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doswell.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carrousel (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The roller
Photographed by F. Robby, August 8, 2008
2. ACE Roller Coaster Landmark Marker
Also see . . . Racer 75 - Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 19, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Additional keywords. Racer 75
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, April 13, 2025
3. Rebel Yell Marker
Updated in situ image. Subject has since been renamed Racer 75.
Photographed by F. Robby, August 8, 2008
4. ACE Roller Coaster Landmark Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, August 8, 2008
5. Rebel Yell and Kings Dominion
The Rebel Yell is the white wooden coaster that goes in a straight line near the back of the park and running the width of this photo. The picture was taken from the top of the replica Eiffel Tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
