Near Crozier in Goochland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Pleasants
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 15, 2025
1. James Pleasants Marker
To commemorate the heroism of James Pleasants
1844-1872
Member of Goochland Troop
March 1, 1864.
Alone killed on Federal
Captured 13 and 16 horses.
Erected by Goochland Chapter 1929.
Erected 1929 by Goochland Chapter.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1864.
Location. 37° 40.378′ N, 77° 47.69′ W. Memorial is near Crozier, Virginia, in Goochland County. It is at the intersection of Cardwell Road (Virginia Route 670) and Genito Road ( Route 641), on the right when traveling south on Cardwell Road. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Crozier VA 23039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Union School (approx. 1½ miles away); Land Conservation in Virginia (approx. 2.3 miles away); Reuben Ford (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named James Pleasants (approx. 2.6 miles away); The 1936 Virginia Prison Recordings (approx. 2.8 miles away); Tanglewood Ordinary (approx. 3.1 miles away); "Dover Steam Mill" (approx. 3.4 miles away); "Dahlgren's Raid" (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crozier.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 15, 2025
2. James Pleasants Marker
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 15, 2025
3. James Pleasants Marker
This view of the marker is from across the road. There is a gated pull-off to the right.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, February 15, 2025
4. James Pleasants Marker
This view of the marker is facing northwest. While easily accessible on the side of the road, the cemetery and road beyond are private property and may have been Pleasants' farm.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2025, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
