Surry in Surry County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Capt. Jacob Faulcon, C.S.A.
September 18, 2010
1. Capt. Jacob Faulcon, C.S.A. Marker
Capt. Jacob Faulcon, C.S.A.
of this village
who was shot and instantly killed
by a party of Federal raiders at a
point one hundred and fifty yards
S.E. of this building
Nov. 11, 1864
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1750.
Location. 37° 8.264′ N, 76° 50.062′ W. Marker is in Surry, Virginia, in Surry County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Church Street (County Route T-1003) and Colonial Trail East (Virginia Route 10). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Surry VA 23883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Surry County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Surry County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chanco (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith’s Fort Plantation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Surry County WWII Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Organization of the Christian Church
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Additional commentary.
1. Faulcon Marker
Where is this marker located? I have walked the courthouse grounds three times and cannot find it.
— Submitted June 27, 2015, by Ward Fielding of Surry, Virginia.
2. Capt. Jacob Faulcon, C.S.A. marker
The marker has been cleaned up and is on the wall of the new Surry Visitors Center, on the courthouse grounds. It looks really good.
— Submitted September 16, 2016, by Ward Fielding of Surry, Virginia.
September 18, 2010
2. Surry County Clerks Office
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2010.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of plaque at new location at Surry Visitors Center. • Can you help?
