Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Jones Trading Station
Fort Henry was established in 1646 at the falls of the Appomattox River as the last fort along the Virginia Fall Zone to protect English settlers from Powhatan uprisings. Peter Jones’ and General Wood’s trading complex within the Fort Henry lands was at the limit of navigation on the Appomattox River. Eventually, a village grew up along Old Street just east of here. This location served as a supply and administrative depot at the frontier for various exploratory and trade ventures to the west and southwest. The area to the immediate west was laid out as the town of Petersburg in December of 1738. In 1733 Petersburg had been named by William Byrd II partly for his friend Peter Jones Jr. Just behind you is what was the Upper or “Oyster Shell” Landing which served during the 17th and 18th centuries as a small river port The small bay and docking areas were filled in during the building of the railroads in the mld-19th century and later.
Erected 2011 by Petersburg Foundation, Historic Petersburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1738.
Location. 37° 13.991′ N, 77° 24.443′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of North Market Street and Pike Street, on the right when traveling south on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (here, next to this marker); Rock Garden (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (a few steps from this marker); Concrete Bunker (a few steps from this marker); Major Peter Jones (a few steps from this marker); Petersburg’s Role In Trade (a few steps from this marker); Tavern Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Ball Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Also see . . . Historic Petersburg Foundation. (Submitted on October 18, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.