Newtown in King and Queen County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Newtown
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 22, 2009
1. Newtown Marker
Newtown began as a pre-Revolutionary tavern crossroads on the intercolonial King's Highway. The settlement prospered in the antebellum period, becoming King and Queen's largest post village and supporting several fine academies and schools. In June 1863 Newtown witnessed the last tactical action of General George Pickett's Division before its long march to Gettysburg.
Erected 1981. (Marker Number OB-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.
Location. 37° 54.813′ N, 77° 7.671′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Virginia, in King and Queen County. It is at the intersection of Newtown Road (Virginia Route 721) and Byrd's Mill Road ( Route 625) on Newtown Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newtown VA 23126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Park Church (here, next to this marker); Donald Robertsons School (approx. 2.6 miles away); Clark Home (approx. 8.7 miles away); Apple Tree Church
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Other markers no longer nearby. Fonthill (was approx. 10.1 miles away but has been permanently removed); Old Rappahannock Courthouse (was approx. 10.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Mount Pleasant (was approx. 10½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Newtown. "The first mention of Newtown in the official records of the war is by General George Pickett on June 3, 1863: "I received a message from General Lee to send eight wagons and a guard to Newton for some corn. I know of no such place." Pickett called his commander's attention to the crossroads, Newtown, and was immediately ordered there to meet an expected attack by Federal columns from both Aylett and Tappahannock. From their deployment at Newtown on June 5, Pickett's Division began the long march that carried it to a tragic end at Gettysburg." National Register of Historic Places
Also see . . . Newtown Historic District. National Register
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 22, 2009
2. Newtown Markers
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 22, 2009
3. Newtown Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,440 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
