Wingina in Nelson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Cabell
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 17, 2010
1. William Cabell Marker
Three miles southwest is Union Hill, home of William Cabell. He was born, March 30, 1730. Cabell was a burgess, signer of the Articles of Association, member of the Revolutionary Conventions and of the Ratifying Convention of 1788. He died March 23, 1798.Erected 1946 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number OQ-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1856.
Location. 37° 38.295′ N, 78° 43.342′ W. Marker is in Wingina, Virginia, in Nelson County. Marker is on James River Road (State Highway 56), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wingina VA 24599, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Buckingham County / Nelson County (here, next to this marker); Boyhood Home of Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin (1869-1939) (approx. 4.8 miles away); Peter Cartwright
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 17, 2010
2. Markers North of James River
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
