Tucker Hill in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
War of 1812
Poisoning Inquiry at Yeocomico Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
1. War of 1812 Marker
In Spring 1814, a 36th U.S. Infantry detachment camped here at the near ruinous Yeocomico Church to guard against British Potomac River raids. Soon after the British landed at nearby Nomini Ferry in July, they found poisoned wine at the Thompson house and accused the Virginia militia of uncivilized warfare. Militia Gen. John P. Hungerford held a court of inquiry here in the repaired church and found the accusations “utterly without foundation.” The British accepted the finding. In 1816, William L. Rogers, a 36th Regiment soldier, returned here from New Jersey, married Ann Murphy of Ayrfield, and coordinated the 1706 church’s restoration.Erected 2011 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number JT-93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 38° 3.711′ N, 76° 35.801′ W. Marker is in Tucker Hill, Virginia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Zion Baptist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Yeocomico Church (approx. 2 miles away); Washington’s Mother (approx. 2 miles away); McCoy Revolutionary Soldiers (approx. 2 miles away); Historic District of Kinsale, Virginia (approx. 2.4 miles away); Relentless Raids (approx. 2.4 miles away); War in the Chesapeake (approx. 2.4 miles away); “O! say can you see…” (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
2. Old Yeocomico Church Rd
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
3. Old Yeocomico Church Rd
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
4. War of 1812 marker in front of Yeocomico Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 20, 2014
5. Yeocomico Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
