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

Berkeley and Harrison's Landing

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2010

1. Berkeley and Harrison's Landing Marker

Inscription. A short distance south. The place was first settled in 1619 but was abandoned. It was repatented in 1636. Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived here; his son, William Henry Harrison, President of the United States, was born here, 1773. In July-August, 1862, General McClellan had his headquarters at Berkeley while the Army of the Potomac was here.

Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number V-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison, the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1619.

Location. 37° 19.108′ N, 77° 10.813′ W. Marker is near Charles City, Virginia, in Charles City County. Marker can be reached from Harrison Landing Road, 0.7 miles south of Westover Road (Virginia Route 633), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City VA 23030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willie Johnston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lane to Site of First Thanksgiving (about 400 feet away); Cannon Ball (about 400 feet away); First Official Thanksgiving (about 600 feet away); Origin of Taps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benjamin Harrison (approx. ¼ mile away); Capt. John Woodliffe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Herring Creek (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles City.

Also see . . . Berkeley Plantation. (Submitted on April 29, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2010

2. Berkeley and Harrison's Landing Marker

Berkeley north (land) side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 29, 2010

3. Berkeley north (land) side

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.