Near Capron in Southampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Buckhorn Quarters
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
1. Buckhorn Quarters Marker
One mile north was
the estate of Major Thomas Ridley. In the
servile insurrection of August, 1831, the
houses were fortified by faithful slaves
and made a place of refuge for fugitive whites.
In this vicinity Nat Turner, the leader of
the insurrection, spent the night after
his defeat near Courtland, August 23, 1831.Erected 1930 by Conservation and Developement Commission. (Marker Number U-115.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 36° 42.483′ N, 77° 8.545′ W. Marker is near Capron, Virginia, in Southampton County. Marker is on Southampton Pkwy (U.S. 58) near Buckhorn Quarter Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Capron VA 23829, 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. Dred Scott And The Blow Family (here, next to this marker); Nottoway Indians (approx. 2 miles away); Blackhead Signpost Road
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Regarding Buckhorn Quarters. servile insurrection - any uprising involving slaves
Also see . . . PBS Online - Nat Turner Rebellion. ...In 1821, Turner ran away from his overseer, (Submitted on October 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
2. Buckhorn Quarters Marker, looking west along US 58
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
3. Buckhorn Quarters Marker, looking east
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,583 times since then and 194 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
