Warren County / Page County
Warren County. Area 216 square miles. Formed in 1836 from Frederick and Shenandoah, and named for General Joseph Warren, killed at Bunker Hill, 1775.
Page County. Area 322 square miles. Formed in 1831 from Shenandoah and Rockingham, and named for John Page, Governor of Virginia, 1802–1805. Luray cave is in this county.
Erected 1946 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Z-248.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 38° 48.283′ N, 78° 20.988′ W. Marker is near Bentonville, Virginia, in Page County. Marker is on U.S. 340 near County Route 665, on the right when traveling north. It is just south of Overall and the County line. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11785 U S Hwy 340n, Rileyville VA 22650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Milford (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Route 340 (about 400 feet away); The Historic Page Valley (about 400 feet away); Overall Bridge
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 7, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
