Buchanan in Botetourt County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Botetourt Artillery
1861-1865
— C.S.A. —
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
1. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
(East Face)
In Commemoration of the deeds and services of the Buchanan Company. Organized Oct. 1859, as the Mountain Rifles Virginia Volunteers. Enlisted May 1861, in the Confederate States Army, for twelve months, as Co. 1-H-28 Regiment Virginia Infantry. Reenlisted Nov. 1861, for the war, as Anderson's Battery Light Artillery. Renamed, March 1863, as the Botetourt Artillery.
(South Face)
To Our Loving, self-sacrificiing, Confederate women.
(West Face)
To our comrades who have died since the war, and to the survivors of our Company.
(North Face)
To our officers and men who were killed in battle, and who died from wounds and disease during the war.
Erected 1902 by The Botetourt Artillery Monument Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 37° 31.555′ N, 79° 40.918′ W. Marker is in Buchanan, Virginia, in Botetourt County. Marker is on Main St (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buchanan (here, next to this marker); Trinity United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Wilson Warehouse (about 500 feet away); 19663 Main Street (about 500 feet away); H.L. Williams House (about 700 feet away); 19721 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buchanan Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buchanan.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
2. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
Bottom of the monument (east face).
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
3. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
Center of east face
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
4. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
South Face
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
5. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
West Face
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
6. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
North Face
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
7. The Botetourt Artillery Marker
Next to Buchanan (A 58) marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,532 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
