Woodberry Forest in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Knights of the Golden Horseshoe

Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008

1. Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Near here Governor Alexander Spotswood and his troop of gentlemen, Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, on their way to explore the land beyond the mountains, camped on August 31, 1716.

Erected 1961 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number JE-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.

Location. 38° 17.017′ N, 78° 8.368′ W. Marker is in Woodberry Forest, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) and Madison Mills Lane, on the right when traveling north on James Madison Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodberry Forest VA 22989, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Orange County / Madison County (approx. ¼ mile away); Kemper's Grave (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fry's / Barnett's Ford Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Woodberry Forest School (approx.

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1.1 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodberry Forest.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Each are markers commemorating the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.

Photographed By Craig Swain, January 12, 2008

2. Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Marker

Photographed By Pete Payette, March 19, 2012

3. Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,602 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 8, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia.