New Kent County

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009

1. New Kent County Marker

Inscription. Established in 1654 from York and named for County Kent, England. In it are Chestnut Grove, Birthplace of Martha (Dandridge) Custis; White House, home of Martha Custis; Poplar Grove, where Martha Custis met George Washington; St. Peter's church, where Washington was married to her; Eltham, where John Parke Custis, Washington's stepson, died in 1781; Barhamsville, where Patrick Henry received money to pay for powder seized by Lord Dunmore, 1775; Providence Forge, remains of one of the oldest iron forges in America. New Kent County was traversed by Cornwallis and Lafayette in 1781.

Erected 1931 by New Kent County Citizens' Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 25.437′ N, 76° 53.628′ W. Marker was in Lanexa, Virginia, in New Kent County. It was on Pocahontas Trail (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Creeks End Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lanexa VA 23089, 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.

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Regionally, this marker was on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

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 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Liberty Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Diascund Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooper's Mill (about 300 feet away); Tyree's Plantation (about 300 feet away); Fort James (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chickahominy Water Trail (approx. 2.6 miles away); Old Stage Road (approx. 3.4 miles away); New Kent County / James City County (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lanexa.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009

2. New Kent County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.