Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Early English Exploration
Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number S-76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1650.
Location. 37° 13.988′ N, 77° 24.289′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of North Sycamore Street and West Old Street (Virginia Route 36), on the right when traveling north on North Sycamore Street. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Col. Howard Baugh, Tuskegee Airman (within shouting distance of this marker); Petersburg Region (within shouting distance of this marker); Petersburg Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); City Sights (within shouting distance of this marker); Pamplin Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); African-Americans in Petersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Revolutionary War in Petersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Touring Old Towne (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,570 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.