Near Lawrenceville in Brunswick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of Fort Christanna

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

1. Site of Fort Christanna Monument

Inscription. Site of Fort Christanna
August 1714
And the Indian School
Which were established by
Governor Spotswood
On the southwest frontiers of Virginia

The National Society of
Colonial Dames of America
in the State of Virginia
1924

Erected 1924 by The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.

Location. 36° 42.848′ N, 77° 52.219′ W. Marker is near Lawrenceville, Virginia, in Brunswick County. Marker is on Fort Hill Road, 1.1 miles west of Chritanna Highway (Virginia Route 46), on the right when traveling west. This marker is located within the Fort Christanna Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brodnax VA 23920, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Colonial Dames of America Monument (here, next to this marker); Governor Alexander Spotswood (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christanna: Established 1714

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Native Americans and Fort Christanna (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christanna Historical Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Christanna (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hospital and School of the Good Shepherd (approx. 2.3 miles away); Goronwy Owen (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceville.

Also see . . . The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. (Submitted on June 23, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

The Colonial Dames of America Monument & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

2. The Colonial Dames of America Monument & Marker

Fort Christanna walking trail. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

3. Fort Christanna walking trail.

Fort Christanna Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

4. Fort Christanna Historic Site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,053 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 23, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 23, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.