Hudgins in Mathews County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dunmore's Last Stand

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 29, 2026

1. Dunmore's Last Stand Marker

Inscription. These earthworks remain from the Battle of Cricket Hill, conducted from July 9-10, 1776, which ended British rule in Virginia. From this location, Virginia troops led by General Andrew Lewis bombarded the forces of Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor, who had established a base on Gwynn's Island. With the ensuing damage to his fleet and fortifications, Dunmore was forced to abandon the island and soon fled to New York never to return. With this threat removed, Virginia sent its troops north to join Washington's Continental Army.
Installed by the Virginia Society
Sons of the American Revolution
July 10, 2021

Erected 2021 by Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1776.

Location. 37° 29.296′ N, 76° 18.437′ W. Marker is in Hudgins, Virginia, in Mathews County. It can be reached from Mill Point Road (Virginia

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Route 669) 0.2 miles north of Cricket Hill Road ( Route 223), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the footpath between Morningstar Marinas and Milford Haven. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 Mill Point Road, Hudgins VA 23076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Middle Peninsula

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Cricket Hill (here, next to this marker); Captain Louis d'Ohicky Arundel (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Cricket Hill

Dunmore's Last Stand Marker & Earthworks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 29, 2026

2. Dunmore's Last Stand Marker & Earthworks

The remaining earthworks described in the marker (visible beyond it) are for three of the four 9-pounders mounted east of the Narrows; another two guns, both 18-pounders, were in a different position to the west (and no longer exist). The gun positions shown were tasked with shelling Dunmore's camp and Fort Hamond on the southwest tip of Gwynn's Island, where Narrows Marina now stands. The 18-pounder battery to the west focused on the British flagship Dunmore, anchored just offshore in Hill's Bay.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); By Duty Done Is Honor Won (approx. 1½ miles away); Black Exodus from Gwynn's Island (approx. 2.8 miles away); Flights to Freedom (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fitchett's Wharf (approx. 3.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudgins.

Also see . . . Fort Cricket Hill Historic Register Entry. Virginia Department of Historic Resources State & National Places/Landmarks Register with nomination form describing significance of the site and event. (Submitted on August 30, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)

Battle of Cricket Hill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 29, 2026

3. Battle of Cricket Hill Marker

View of the pathway, marker, and earthworks. Both of the adjacent markers are related to the Cricket Hill battle as well.

Fort Cricket Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, circa August 2026

4. Fort Cricket Hill

Recreational Drone view. The remaining earthworks of "Fort Cricket Hill" are visible at lower center just in front of the marina's storage building. Their target was the camp and fort (no longer extant) on the southwest corner of Gwynn's Island just to the left of the bridge, opposite the narrow channel. The range, even for cannon of that era, was very short.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.