Nelson in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Windmill Point

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

1. Windmill Point Marker

Inscription. This plantation was homesite of Miles Cary, Sr. who came from England in 1645 at the age of 22. He was killed defending Old Point Comfort against the Dutch June 10, 1667. His grave nearby is said to be the oldest in Newport News. Father of Miles Cary, Jr. of Richneck, his descendents left an indelible mark on the development of this nation. Originally the Baynham Patent, his father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, willed the Warwick County land to Col. Cary.

Erected 1972 by Cary Family Descendents.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1897.

Location. 37° 7.467′ N, 76° 33.435′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Nelson. It is at the intersection of Denbigh Boulevard (Virginia Route 173) and Garrow Road, on the left when traveling south on Denbigh Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23608, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Hampton Roads,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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 walking distance of this marker: Bolthorpe Plantation (approx. 0.8 miles away); Olivet Christian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Courthouse Square (approx. 0.9 miles away);

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The Free State of Warwick (approx. 0.9 miles away); Warwick Court House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Reflecting a Changing Society (approx. 0.9 miles away); Warwick Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Warwick Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Warwick County Confederate Monument (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

2. Windmill Point Marker

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 3,596 times since then and 153 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.