Leavells in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Going Home to Glory
There are no photographs or written records listing names of the slaves who contributed to the daily lives of the Gordon family. Slaves were taught and trained in many different trades. They contributed greatly toward the working of the farmstead by preparing meals, and providing care for the children, tending livestock and working in the fields. It was customary for slave owners to provide not only for their slaves' daily care, but also to set aside a portion of land for their burials.
The burial service usually consisted of prayers and the singing of hymns. A small rock was placed to mark the head of each grave. In other instances, a simple wooden cross or headboard was used to delineate the grave.
Spotsylvania County contains hundreds of these cemeteries many lost to the passage of time. The years have erased the stone markers and crosses from these sacred burial grounds. By recognition of these small plots of ground, we ensure that the enslaved African Americans who worked on this farm and others throughout the County, will not be abandoned nor forgotten.
Erected by Spotsylvania County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 15.222′ N, 77° 32.732′ W. Marker is in Leavells, Virginia, in Spotsylvania County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Leavells Road and Loriella Park, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the west side of Loriella Park near hole #15 of the disc golf course. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10910 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cosmo Gordon (approx. ¼ mile away); A Place Called Loriella (approx. ¼ mile away); The Family Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grant’s Supply Line (approx. 1.3 miles away); Harris Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Harris Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Battle of Harris Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pvt. James Z. Branscomb, CSA (approx. 1.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.