Near White Stone in Lancaster County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Windmill Point
Photographed By J. J. Prats, November 9, 2009
1. Windmill Point Marker
Inscription.
Windmill Point. . During the War of 18 12, the British blockaded the Chesapeake Bay and sent raiding vessels up the rivers and creeks to plunder and destroy property. The lookout at Windmill Point (about a mile east) on Fleet’s Island reported that on 23 April 1814, the enemy “landed near Windmill (Point) or North Point (about 2 miles northwest) and plundered a poor man . . . of a boat, everything he was worth.” A detachment of the 92nd Regiment of Lancaster Militia posted in the vicinity fired across a creek nearby and drove the British back to their ship. This was the final raid of the War of 18 12 in Lancaster County.
During the War of 1812, the British blockaded the Chesapeake Bay and sent raiding vessels up the rivers and creeks to plunder and destroy property. The lookout at Windmill Point (about a mile east) on Fleet’s Island reported that on 23 April 1814, the enemy “landed near Windmill (Point) or North Point (about 2 miles northwest) and plundered a poor man . . . of a boat, everything he was worth.” A detachment of the 92nd Regiment of Lancaster Militia posted in the vicinity fired across a creek nearby and drove the British back to their ship. This was the final raid of the War of 1812 in Lancaster County.
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number J-87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1814.
Location. 37° 37.008′ N, 76° 17.592′ W. Marker is near White Stone, Virginia, in Lancaster County. Marker is on Windmill Point Road (County
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Route 695) 7.4 miles east of White Stone (Virginia Route 3), on the right when traveling east. It is at the end of the road at Windmill Point itself. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Stone VA 22578, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,466 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
