Onancock in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Genl. Edmund R. Bagwell
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
1. Genl. Edmund R. Bagwell Marker
June 2, 1840.
Died
June 13, 1876.
His life was gentle and the elements
So mixed in him that Nature might stand up
And say in all the World. This was a man.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1840.
Location. 37° 42.725′ N, 75° 45.117′ W. Marker is in Onancock, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street and Market Street, in the median on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Onancock VA 23417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World Wars I and II (a few steps from this marker); Historic Cokesbury Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesapeake Lodge #158 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Home of Francis Makemie (about 400 feet away); Water: A Way of Life (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hopkins and Sons; Hopkins and Brothers
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
2. East side of monument
District Deputy, Grand Master of Masons of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
3. North side of monument
Erected by his Brother-Masons and Fellow-Citizens of the County of Accomack.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
4. West side of monument
A gallant soldier of the Confederate Army
Eight years a member of the Virginia Legislature.
One of the Virginia Commissioners at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia.
Eight years a member of the Virginia Legislature.
One of the Virginia Commissioners at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
5. Full view of monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,284 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
