South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Crossing of the Dan Monument
Honoring the citizens of Halifax County who revived Greene's American army
In admiration of General Nathaniel Greene's military genius
With gratitude to those who fought for our Nation's freedom
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1781.
Location. 36° 41.593′ N, 78° 54.195′ W. Marker is in South Boston, Virginia, in Halifax County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Seymour Drive and Ferry Street, on the left when traveling west. Located just west of the Norfolk Southern RR bridge below the Tobacco Heritage Trail overlooking the Dan River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Boston VA 24592, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Here to Victory at Yorktown (here, next to this marker); Refuge and Recovery in Halifax County (here, next to this marker); The Race to the Dan (here, next to this marker); The Crossing of the Dan River (here, next to this marker); What a Way to Cross the River! (a few steps from this marker); Boyd's Ferry on the Dan River (a few steps from this marker); DAR Memorial Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crossing of the Dan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Boston.
Also see . . . The Crossing of the Dan. Halifax County Historical Society (Submitted on September 10, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.