Near Port Royal in Caroline County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Hazelwood

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2009

1. Hazelwood Marker

Inscription.
Here was the home of John Taylor of Caroline, Jefferson’s chief political lieutenant and leading advocate of states rights. He died here in 1824.

Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number N-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 10.656′ N, 77° 13.6′ W. Marker was near Port Royal, Virginia, in Caroline County. Marker was on Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 24164 Tidewater Trail, Rappahannock Academy VA 22538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Hazelwood (here, next to this marker); Where Booth Died

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); The Sacred Lot (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Port Royal (approx. 2 miles away); Dorothy Roy (approx. 2 miles away); Port Royal (approx. 2 miles away); The Fox Tavern: A Colonial Landmark (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Port Royal (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Royal.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

Also see . . .
1. Hazelwood Archaeological Site. Virginia Department of Historic Resources (Submitted on January 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. John Taylor (1754–1824). Encyclopedia.com essay by Susan F. Sili:
“How Taylor spent the balance of his years is best expressed by Marshall Wingfield in his history of Caroline County Virginia. ‘From 1776 to 1781 Taylor was member of the Virginia Legislature and as such added his strength to that of Richard Henry

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2009

2. Hazelwood Marker

Lee, Patrick Henry, James Monroe and George Mason in firmly opposing the plans of Washington for a more perfect union and a more compact nation. For to understand the life and activities of John Taylor it must be constantly bourn in mind that he was a Virginian First and an American second.’ ” (Submitted on September 20, 2009.)

The Driveway to Hazelwood, on the Rappahannock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2009

3. The Driveway to Hazelwood, on the Rappahannock

It runs through the opening in the trees. Hazelwood is private property.

The fields of Hazelwood image. Click for full size.

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4. The fields of Hazelwood

Although the house was destroyed by fire during the Civil War, Hazelwood’s fields continue to be farmed.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,190 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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