Sheppards in Buckingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New Store Village
Erected 1974 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number F-61.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles • 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 1832.
Location. 37° 23.442′ N, 78° 29.108′ W. Marker is in Sheppards, Virginia, in Buckingham County. Marker is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) and Francisco Road (County Route 626), on the right when traveling south on James Madison Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eve of Appomattox (here, next to this marker); Clifton (within shouting distance of this marker); March to Appomattox (approx. 2.4 miles away); Millbrook (approx. 4 miles away); New Store (approx. 4.1 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp P-56, Company 1367 (approx. 6 miles away); Samuel P. Bolling (approx. 6.2 miles away); James F. Lipscomb (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sheppards.
Also see . . . Peter Francisco. A remarkable Revolutionary War hero. (Submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.