Jamestown in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
French Troops At Jamestown
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 25, 2015
1. French Troops At Jamestown Marker
On 2 Sept. 1781, about 3,000 French troops of the Gatinois, Agenois, and Touraine Regiments arrived at Jamestown from the West Indies. Commanded by the Marquis de Saint-Simon, they camped near here before participating in the siege of Yorktown. On 14 Oct., Gatinois soldiers and the Royal Deux-Ponts Regiment, under the Comte de Rochambeau, captured the
strategically important Redoubt Number 9 at Yorktown. Following the British surrender, Rochambeau’s troops established winter camps between the James and York Rivers. Three companies of the Royal Deux-Ponts Regiment occupied quarters near here. In July 1782, the French army departed for New England.Erected 2014 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-61.)
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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1781.
Location. 37° 13.617′ N, 76° 47.033′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, Virginia, in James City County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Argall Town (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Visit (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouses Near Jamestown (a few steps from this marker); Georgia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Connecticut (about 400 feet away); Maryland (about 400 feet away); South Carolina (about 400 feet away); New Hampshire (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 25, 2015
2. French Troops At Jamestown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
