Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Bacon's Rebellion

Greensprings Greenway

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Bacon's Rebellion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

1. Bacon's Rebellion Marker

Inscription.
In 1676 the colony became embroiled in the popular uprising known as Bacon's Rebellion. Frontier settlers whose homesteads were attacked by hostile Indians, asked Governor Berkeley's government for protection. Fearful and frustrated by the lack of protection, they persuaded young Nathaniel Bacon to lead an expedition against the Indians. Setting out in defiance of authority, he killed Indians indiscriminately, making no distinction between friend and foe. Later, Bacon and his men seized Green Spring and put Jamestown, the capital city, to torch. After the rebel leader's death in October, Governor Berkeley gained the upper hand. Some of Bacon's followers were put on trial at Green Spring and hanged.

Erected by James City County Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1676.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 14.746′ N, 76° 47.476′ W. Marker was near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It could be

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reached from Greensprings Road (Virginia Route 614) 1½ miles north of Jamestown Road ( Route 31), on the right when traveling north. Located at the intersection of the Virginia Capital Trail and the Greenspring Interpretive Trail. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3644A Nelms Ln, Williamsburg VA 23185, 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 Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

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 walking distance of this location: A different marker

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

2. Bacon's Rebellion Marker

also named Bacon's Rebellion (here, next to this marker); Governor's Land (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Governor's Land (about 500 feet away); Abandoned Farm Equipment (about 600 feet away); The Battle of Green Spring (about 600 feet away); Mainland Farm (about 600 feet away); Agriculture on the Mainland (about 600 feet away); Ospreys (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. It replaced this marker in the same location.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.