Near Remington in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Hume
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 1, 2007
1. Francis Hume Marker
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Indian Wars
Rev War
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1813
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 38° 31.74′ N, 77° 48.983′ W. Marker is near Remington, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is on Remington Road (Business U.S. 15/29) south of Rappahannock River Bridge, on the right when traveling south. Marker is by the side of the road. There is no shoulder to pull off near the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Remington VA 22734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Mill Along the River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin's Grist Mill (approx. Ό mile away); Fauquier County / Culpeper County (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Rappahannock Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Kelly's Ford (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kelly's Ford (approx. 1.3 miles away); Where Pelham Fell (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Remington.
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More about this marker. His name is sometimes written as Frances Hume.
Regarding Francis Hume. He was a decendant of the Humes of Hume, Scotland. “He was born about 1730 in Culpeper County and was a farmer there until his death in 1813. He married Elizabeth Duncan who died in about 1822 ... Francis served in the French & Indian War with Captain John Field. He also served with Field in the American Revolution. He received bounty lands in Culpeper County for this service in 1811.” —from The Hume Family chronology at www.billputman.com/Hume.pdf
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 1, 2007
2. Francis Hume Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,924 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
