West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin F. Stewart

Private, U.S. Army

— Norfolk Trail of Honor —

Benjamin F. Stewart Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022

1. Benjamin F. Stewart Marker

Inscription. Pvt Stewart was born in Norfolk. After joining the Army, he was sent to the frontier with Company “E”, 7th U.S. Infantry. Within a year, he would take part in actions against the Sioux in the Montana Territory during the Black Hills War. In the aftermath of the Battle of Little Bighorn, he and two other soldiers volunteered to carry dispatches between Generals George Crook and Alfred Terry. The first message informed General Terry of the Custer disaster. There had been two previous attempts to get messages through, both unsuccessful. Pvt Stewart and the other two had to pass through 100 miles of territory occupied by an estimated 2,000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Between July 9th through the 14th, 1876, they traveled back and forth from General Crook’s and General Terry’s camps. Hiding during the day and traveling at night, they were able to safely avoid war parties. All three men received the Medal of Honor.

Erected 2015 by City of Norfolk.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Military • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1876.

Location. 36° 50.931′ N, 76°

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17.671′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. It can be reached from Boush Street 0.2 miles east of Boushe Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker located just north of Wisconsin Square and south of the Pagoda and Oriental Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Brooke Ave, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: William Henry Barnes (here, next to this marker); Thomas Boyne (here, next to this marker); David D. Barrow and George W. Bright (here, next to this marker); USS Norfolk Bell (here, next to this marker); Douglas MacArthur (here, next to this marker); William Harvey Carney (here, next to this marker); Jacklyn “Jack” H. Lucas (here, next to this marker); Norfolk Trail of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . .
1. Benjamin F. Stewart. (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Trail of Honor. (Submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022

2. Benjamin F. Stewart Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.