Near Quinton in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
McClellan's Crossing
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009
1. McClellan's Crossing Marker
Erected 1927 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1862.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 30.865′ N, 77° 12.409′ W. Marker was near Quinton, Virginia, in New Kent County. It was on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Quinton VA 23141, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location, measured as the crow flies: Capt. John Smith Captured (here, next to this marker); Bottom's Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Orapax (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1896 Engineer Aviation Battalion Memorial
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Other markers no longer nearby. Henrico County / New Kent County (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); New Kent Road (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); New Kent County (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009
2. McClellan's Crossing Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009
3. Chickahominy River at Bottom's Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,594 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
