Colonnas Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Birthplace of Mary Pinckney Hardy

The Mother of General Douglas MacArthur

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 7, 2023

1. Birthplace of Mary Pinckney Hardy Marker

Inscription. In the homestead of Riveredge, just to the east of this stone was born, May 22nd, 1852, Mary Pinckney Hardy. Here she married on May 19th, 1875, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur, U.S.A. Of this marriage Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26th, 1880, at Fort Little Rock Arkansas.

This gracious woman, whose husband and son were each awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, died December 3rd, 1935, at Manila, P.I. Her remains lie in Arlington.

Erected 1951 by Police Ass’n. of VA. Tidewater Chapter.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1852.

Location. 36° 50.238′ N, 76° 16.864′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Colonnas Shipyard. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Bellamy Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 South Main Street, Norfolk VA 23523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dave Rosenfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sgt. William H. Carney (approx. half a mile away); The Bombardment of Norfolk, 1776 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Elizabeth River (approx. 0.6 miles away); East Main Street (approx.

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0.7 miles away); Ferries to Portsmouth and Berkley (approx. 0.7 miles away); Northern Limit of Old Norfolk (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . . Mary Pinkney (Hardy) MacArthur (1852 - 1935). (Submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 7, 2023

2. Birthplace of Mary Pinckney Hardy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.