Chatham in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rawley White Martin Residence
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
1. Rawley White Martin Residence Marker
Here stands Morea, the home of Lt. Col. Rawley W. Martin (1835-1912), a physician who served with Pittsylvania County soldiers during the Civil War in the 53d Virginia Infantry Regiment of Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead's brigade. At Gettysburg, Pa., on 3 July 1863, Martin led the regiment in the Confederate attack known as Pickett's Charge, and was wounded and captured. After the war, Martin resumed his practice here and, in 1873, bought this ca. 1840 house. He later served on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, and as president of the state Board of Health, the Board of Medical Examiners, and the Medical Society of Virginia.Erected 1999 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number L-62.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 36° 49.114′ N, 79° 23.804′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Virginia, in Pittsylvania
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pittsylvania Court House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pittsylvania County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bilhartz, Hall & Co. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hargrave Military Academy (approx. 0.9 miles away); Peytonsburg (approx. 0.9 miles away); Markham (approx. 0.9 miles away); Whitmell P. Tunstall (approx. 2.2 miles away); Claude A. Swanson (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
2. S Main St (facing south)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
3. Rawley White Martin Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
