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.

Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W-226.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1781.

Location. 38° 14.607′ N, 79° 5.118′ W. Marker is near Churchville, Virginia,

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in Augusta County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colonel George Moffett (here, next to this marker); Last Indian Clash (approx. 3.3 miles away); James Edward Hanger (approx. 4.4 miles away); Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson (approx. 5.4 miles away); Staunton History of African American Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Grandma Moses in Augusta County (approx. 5.6 miles away); Project Dogwood: Staunton's Tradition Reborn

Colonel George Moffett and Mount Pleasant Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010

2. Colonel George Moffett and Mount Pleasant Markers

(approx. 5.6 miles away); 116th Infantry Regiment Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Churchville.

Mount Pleasant image. Click for full size.

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 2,693 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.