Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

This is John Jordan's point. After all, he started it.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 12, 2024

1. This is John Jordan's point. After all, he started it. Marker

Inscription.
But today he'd be hard pressed to understand all the changes

Downstream, under today's Route 11 bridge, you will see Campbell's Ford, one of two in this area. Fords served travelers on the Great Road during the 1700s and early 1800s. The Great Road linked the Valley of Virginia to the port of Philadelphia and funneled thousands of settlers into the region. William Alexander operated a store at the Point beginning in 1778, selling dry goods, sugar, spices, stationery, and liquor.

(Caption):

Rockbridge Historical Society Collection, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University.

Jordan's Point Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Visit the Miller's House website for more information: millershousemuseum.org

Erected 2017 by Miller's House Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 37° 47.537′ N, 79° 25.672′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia.

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It can be reached from Moses Mill Road north of Jordan Point Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Jordan's Point Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 834 Moses Mill Road, Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Is a Packet Boat a Passenger Boat? (here, next to this marker); Batteaux, Freight Boats, Packet Boats, Wagons, Horses & Mules (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Really Need a Ladder Sometimes! (within shouting distance of this marker); What is a Gauge Dock? (within shouting distance

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 12, 2024

2. This is John Jordan's point. After all, he started it. Marker

of this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First it was cotton, then it was barrels, then it was grain... (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharf, Work and Worship (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Three bridges and a railroad trestle (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Regarding This is John Jordan's point. After all, he started it.. The website listed on this marker is incorrect. The website should be:

millershousemuseum.com

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.