South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Refuge and Recovery in Halifax County

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 8, 2022

1. Refuge and Recovery in Halifax County Marker

Inscription. An outpouring of support for the army from this land and its people.

Out of reach of the British, General Greene's army moved north into Halifax County and encamped at Halifax Court House. The army rested, renewed by the welcoming lands and peoples of the region. From neighboring towns came food, equipment, supplies and horses. Hundreds of militia from Halifax and surrounding counties joined the 1,400 members of the American army. After one week's rest, General Greene's army prepared to head south across the Dan River to confront Lord Cornwallis' British army once again.

"General Greene, reviewing his army, at length safely enjoying wholesome and abundant supplies of food in the rich and friendly country of Halifax, bestowed upon all his commendation..." Lt. Col. "Light Horse Harry" Lee Memoirs in 1812

(caption) At their main encampment at Halifax Court House, Greene's army received supplies from throughout the area. Food, clothing, horseshoes, canteens, arms and ammunition, cattle, sheep, and hogs were supplied from the region around the Dan and Staunton Rivers.

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this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1781.

Location. 36° 41.595′ N, 78° 54.192′ W. Marker is in South Boston, Virginia, in Halifax County. It can be reached from the intersection of Seymour Drive and Ferry Street, on the left when traveling west. Located just west of the Norfolk Southern RR bridge below the Tobacco Heritage Trail overlooking the Dan River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Boston VA 24592, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically 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: From Here to Victory at Yorktown

Crossing of the Dan Monument & Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, September 8, 2022

2. Crossing of the Dan Monument & Markers

(here, next to this marker); Crossing of the Dan Monument (here, next to this marker); The Race to the Dan (a few steps from this marker); The Crossing of the Dan River (a few steps from this marker); What a Way to Cross the River! (a few steps from this marker); Boyd's Ferry on the Dan River (a few steps from this marker); Ward Burton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Boston.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.