Rhoadesville in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Campaign of 1781
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
1. Campaign of 1781 Marker
Erected 1935 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number JJ-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1792.
Location. 38° 16.418′ N, 77° 55.675′ W. Marker is in Rhoadesville, Virginia, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Drive (County Route 741) and County Route 602, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Drive. Located on an old section of the Orange Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rhoadesville VA 22542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Virginia and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stuart's "Very Narrow Escape" (approx. 1.7 miles away); Isabella Lightfoot Training School (approx. 3 miles away); Elder John Leland (approx. 4.7 miles away); Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 4.7 miles away); Raccoon Ford (approx. 6.3 miles away); Culpeper County / Orange County (approx. 6½ miles away); a different marker
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Other markers no longer nearby. Mine Run Campaign (was approx. 4.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Face Off (was approx. 6.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Mine Run Campaign (was approx. 6.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Mine Run Campaign (was approx. 6.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Lafayette and the Virginia Campaign 1781. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
2. Campaign of 1781 Marker
Photographed by Pete Payette, March 31, 2012
3. Campaign of 1781 Marker
Photographed by Pete Payette, March 31, 2012
4. Campaign of 1781 Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 16, 2008
5. Lafayette's Path South
Lafayette's command crossed Raccoon Ford on June 6. After spending the night here, he turned his column south toward Boswell's Tavern. The route taken was later renamed "The Marquis Road" and generally follows modern day CR 669 to the South.
The 1781 Campaign in Virginia was a series of marches and counter marches by both sides. Both avoided open engagements for several reasons. But in the end, Lafayette had maneuvered the British commander, Lord Cornwallis, was bottled up at Yorktown, Virginia.
The 1781 Campaign in Virginia was a series of marches and counter marches by both sides. Both avoided open engagements for several reasons. But in the end, Lafayette had maneuvered the British commander, Lord Cornwallis, was bottled up at Yorktown, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,256 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 5. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
