Near West Point in King William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Campaign of 1781
Lafayette's Encampment
Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number OC-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 37° 35.506′ N, 76° 53.797′ W. Marker is near West Point, Virginia, in King William County. Marker is at the intersection of King William Road (Virginia Route 30) and Sweet Hall Road (Virginia Route 634), on the right when traveling west on King William Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point VA 23181, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John's Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Campaign of 1781 (approx. 3 miles away); Uttamusack (approx. 3.2 miles away); Mattaponi Indians (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lanesville Christadelphian Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Carriage House (approx. 5.4 miles away); Eastern View Schoolhouse (approx. 5.4 miles away); Trice Mill Stones (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.