Near Fairfield in Rockbridge County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
McDowell's Grave
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
1. McDowell's Grave Marker
Nearby is the cemetery that contains the grave of Capt. John McDowell, who died on 18 Dec. 1742 during a conflict between Iroquois Indians and colonial settlers. Although accounts differ on how the conflict arose, it resulted in the deaths of more than seventeen Indians and settlers including McDowell. To avert a war, Lieutenant Governor George Thomas, of Pennsylvania, mediated the conflict in 1744 with the Treaty of Lancaster. It was decided that Lieutenant Governor William Gooch, of Virginia, would pay the Iroquois a reparation of 100 pounds. Also buried at the cemetery are other members of the McDowell family.Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1742.
Location. 37° 52.067′ N, 79°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Ephraim McDowell (here, next to this marker); Red House and the McDowell Family (here, next to this marker); Cherry Grove Estate (approx. ¾ mile away); Timber Ridge Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); Liberty Hall Academy (approx. 3.1 miles away); Church Hill (approx. 3.2 miles away); Birthplace of Sam Houston (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Birthplace of Sam Houston (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
2. McDowell's Grave Marker
Shown alongside Red House and the McDowell Family (A 45) and Dr. Ephraim McDowell markers
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
3. McDowell's Grave Marker
Looking north
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
4. Field behind marker
Looking west
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,567 times since then and 290 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
