King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Marmion

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, October 7, 2007

1. Marmion Marker

Inscription. Two miles north is Marmion, probably built by John Fitzhugh early in the eighteenth century and later named for Scott’s poem. About 1785 it passed from Philip Fitzhugh to George Washington Lewis, Washington’s favorite nephew, who died there. The place has come down in the Lewis family in direct line from him. The richly decorated interior is one of the best in Virginia.

Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number J-63.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 16.593′ N, 77° 12.256′ W. Marker is in King George, Virginia, in King George County. It is at the intersection of King’s Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Dahlgren Road ( Route 208) on King’s Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: King George VA 22485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically

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in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eagle’s Nest (here, next to this marker); St. Paul’s Church (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Lamb’s Creek Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Hanover Baptist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Ralph Bunche High School (approx. 3.6 miles away); King George Confederate Monument (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King George.

Regarding Marmion. The “Scott” mentioned on the marker is Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832), a prolific Scottish historical novelist

Marmion Marker and Two Others image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, October 7, 2007

2. Marmion Marker and Two Others

and poet popular during his time.

Photo that accompanied the Registry Nomination in 1970. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Virginia Landmarks Register, circa 1970

3. Photo that accompanied the Registry Nomination in 1970.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,746 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.