Near Churchville in Augusta County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Pleasant
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
1. Mount Pleasant Marker
Inscription.
Mount Pleasant, a venerable stone dwelling exemplifying traditional Shenandoah Valley domestic architecture, was erected on the 1740 land grant to John Moffett from King George II. Originally known as Moffetts Bottom, early probate records reflect a house descending to eldest son George in 1749. Colonel George Moffett (1735–1811) completed the construction by 1760 and lived here until his death. During the Revolutionary War, Moffett led the Augusta Militia. In June 1781, Mount Pleasant sheltered Patrick Henry and members of the Virginia Assembly fleeing British troops under Colonel “Blood” Banastre Tarleton. The Moffett family sold the property in 1826 and the interior was remodeled at that time.
Mount Pleasant, a venerable stone dwelling exemplifying traditional Shenandoah Valley domestic architecture, was erected on the 1740 land grant to John Moffett from King George II. Originally known as Moffetts Bottom, early probate records reflect a house descending to eldest son George in 1749. Colonel George Moffett (1735–1811) completed the construction by 1760 and lived here until his death. During the Revolutionary War, Moffett led the Augusta Militia. In June 1781, Mount Pleasant sheltered Patrick Henry and members of the Virginia Assembly fleeing British troops under Colonel “Blood” Banastre Tarleton. The Moffett family sold the property in 1826 and the interior was remodeled at that time.
Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-226.)
N, 79° 5.118′ W. Marker is near Churchville, Virginia, in Augusta County. Marker is on Middle River Road (County Route 736) north of Union Church Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Churchville VA 24421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Colonel George Moffett and Mount Pleasant Markers
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
3. Mount Pleasant
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,708 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
