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Skirmish at Waters Creek

 
 
Skirmish At Waters Creek Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Skirmish At Waters Creek Marker
Inscription. Capt. Edward Waters gave his name to Waters Creek when patented land here in 1624. In the spring of 1781 a force of 30 mounted militia led by Capt. Edward Mallory repulsed a British foraging party loaded with plunder near the mouth of the creek. In a running battle the Virginians pursued the enemy to Newport News Point. Here they regained their boats, but left mortally wounded Capt. Brown behind.
 
Erected by Woman's Club of Newport News.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraWar, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1624.
 
Location. 37° 2.46′ N, 76° 29.201′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Warwick. Marker is on Museum Drive, 0.3 miles west of Boundary Road, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skirmish at Cedar Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Capture of the 'Patriot' (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Col. Charles D. Dreux (approx. 0.7 miles away); Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. 0.9 miles away); USS Monitor: America's First Ironclad
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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Sloop La Nube (approx. 0.9 miles away); Walking Beam and A-Frame (approx. 0.9 miles away); US Navy Admiralty Pattern Anchor (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
 
Museum Drive at Lions Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Museum Drive at Lions Bridge
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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