New London in Campbell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New London
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 30, 2013
1. New London Marker, side two
At New London, Patrick Henry made one of his most famous speeches. John Hook, a Tory, brought suit for two steers impressed for the American Army in 1781. Henry, the opposing counsel, so pictured the sufferings of the Patriots in that critical year and their joy at Cornwalliss surrender, and so ridiculed Hook, that the case was laughed out of court.
Erected 1940 by Virginia Conversation Commission. (Marker Number K-139.)
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 year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 37° 18.1′ N, 79° 16.813′ W. Marker is in New London, Virginia, in Campbell County. It is at the intersection of Alum Springs Road
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Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bedford County / Campbell County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Callaway-Steptoe Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); New London Academy (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named New London Academy (approx. 1½ miles away); Crafting a Masterpiece, Longing for Home (approx. 3.3 miles away); I have this summer built a wing of offices...
Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 30, 2013
2. New London Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. What happened to Poplar Forest after Jefferson's death? (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Why is the lawn sunken? (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Why build the mounds? (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. When this marker was erected in 1940, this roadway was U.S. Route 460, now the bypass is a block or two north.
Also see . . . Patrick Henrys Famous “Beef” Speech. “Mr. Henry appeared for the defendant, and is said to have disported himself in this cause to the great delight and enjoyment of the hearers, the unfortunate Hook always excepted. After Henry became animated in the cause he appeared to have complete control over the passions of his audience, at one time exciting their indignation against Hook, when vengeance was visible in every countenance. Again, when he chose to relax and ridicule him, the whole audience was in a roar of laughter.” (Submitted on May 17, 2013.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,530 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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