Stratford in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Oval Site
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
1. Oval Site Marker
University of Mary Washington-Stratford Hall Field School of archaeological excavations reveal a mid-eighteenth-century farm complex purposely demolished by the 1780s. At least two earthfast buildings (one with basement addition) and possibly other small outbuildings stood here. This area remained plowed field until the early 1930s.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era.
Location. 38° 8.964′ N, 76° 50.376′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from Great House Road, 0.3 miles north of Stratford Hall Road. The marker is on the grounds of Stratford Hall Plantation, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. This historic site is open to the public, for a fee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stratford VA 22558, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stratford Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Indians at Stratford (approx. ¼ mile away); Slave Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Slave Cemetery
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Also see . . . Stratford Hall. (Submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A..)
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
2. Oval Site Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
3. Oval Site Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
4. Stratford Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
