Ladysmith in Caroline County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
York: Lewis and Clark Expedition
Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E 99-a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 38° 1.234′ N, 77° 30.947′ W. Marker is in Ladysmith, Virginia, in Caroline County. Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Ladysmith Road (Virginia Route 639), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ruther Glen VA 22546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maneuvering to the North Anna River (here, next to this marker); Clark Family Farm (a few steps from this marker); Dickinson's Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Golansville Quaker Meetinghouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); William Clark Birthplace (approx. 3.9 miles away); Nancy Wright’s (approx. 4.8 miles away); Spotsylvania County / Caroline County (approx. 5.4 miles away); Turn in Sheridan’s Raid (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ladysmith.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.