Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cabell Plot
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
1. Cabell Plot Marker
Officers and enlisted men buried here include a War of 1812 veteran, Gen. Benjamin W. S. Cabell; his sons Col. Joseph Robert Cabell and Benjamin Edward Cabell, both Civil War casualties; and Confederate veterans, Col. George C. Cabell and Dr. John Roy Cabell.
Erected 2000 by Garden Club of Danville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 36° 34.977′ N, 79° 24.103′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Grove Street near Chambers Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Grove Street, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lanier Plot (here, next to this marker); Wilson/Williamson Obelisks (a few steps from this marker); Buford Plot (a few steps from this marker); Patton Square (a few steps from this marker); Ross/Patton/Thornton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Craghead Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Children (within shouting distance of this marker); Horsetrough (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
More about this marker. This Marker is one of fifteen historic markers installed within Grove Street Cemetery by the Garden Club of Danville in 2000.
Regarding Cabell Plot. The Marker incorrectly states that former Congressman Col. George Cabell and Capt. John Cabell are buried in Grove Street Cemetery. They are actually buried in Green Hill Cemetery.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 23, 2024
2. Cabell Plot Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 23, 2024
3. Gen. Benjamin Cabell
Veteran of the War of 1812
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
4. Lt. Benjamin Cabell
Died of disease while serving during the Civil War.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
5. Col. Joseph Cabell
KIA at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 10, 2024
6. Col. George Cabell
Congressman, 1875 - 1887.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, February 14, 2025
7. Cabell Street
Cabell Street, located a few blocks from Danville's City Hall, is named after the Cabell family.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 20, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7. submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
