Near Saluda in King and Queen County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Poropotank Creek

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 6, 2009

1. Poropotank Creek Marker

Inscription. Land was patented on this creek as early as 1640. In 1653, John Lewis settled here. John Lewis, Jr., was living here in 1676 when Bacon's troops were encamped near by. He suffered from the depredations of the rebels.

Erected 1920 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number OB-50.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 37° 30.002′ N, 76° 39.152′ W. Marker is near Saluda, Virginia, in King and Queen County. Marker is on Buena Vista Road (Virginia Route 14) half a mile east of Poropotank Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saluda VA 23149, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. King and Queen County / Gloucester County (here, next to this marker); The Indentured Servants' Plot (a few steps from this marker); Gloucester Hall (approx. 2 miles away); Poplar Spring Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Poplar Spring Church

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named King and Queen County / Gloucester County (approx. 4.1 miles away); Marlfield (approx. 4½ miles away); Middlesex County / Gloucester County (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saluda.

Buena Vista Road (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 6, 2009

2. Buena Vista Road (facing east)

Poropotank Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 6, 2009

3. Poropotank Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,321 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.