Near Grays Corner in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

McCoy Revolutionary Soldiers

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 30, 2009

1. McCoy Revolutionary Soldiers Marker

Inscription. Bennett and James McCoy, free men (probably brothers) from Westmoreland County, were among the many African Americans who served in the Virginia militia and the United States Army or Navy during the Revolutionary War. Bennett McCoy served for three years starting in 1777, participated in several major battles, and reenlisted with the 15th Virginia Regiment until the end of the war. James McCoy rendered guard service on the Potomac River from 1777 to 1778. In 1781, he was drafted and stationed on the York River at Yorktown and acted as a bowman to assist “his captain” in navigating the river. Each of the McCoys received a pension for his service.

Erected 2001 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number JT-20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 38° 2.514′ N, 76° 37.455′ W. Marker is near Grays Corner, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. It is at the intersection of Sandy Point Road (County Route 604) and Cople Highway (Virginia Route 202), on the left when traveling east

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on Sandy Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hague VA 22469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Washington’s Mother (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yeocomico Church (about 600 feet away); Zion Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kinsale (approx. 2 miles away); War of 1812 (approx. 2 miles away); Richard Henry Lee’s Grave (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue (approx. 2.6 miles away); Historic District of Kinsale, Virginia (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grays Corner.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Burnt House Field (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 30, 2009

2. McCoy Revolutionary Soldiers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.