Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Joseph W. Luter, III

Windsor Castle Park

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

1. Joseph W. Luter, III Marker

Inscription. In recognition of Joseph W. Luter, III for his generosity and loyalty to the town of Smithfield and its citizens. Joseph W. Luter, III, a Smithfield native, has been a generous benefactor to the Town of Smithville. Highly regarded throughout the meat industry as a visionary, he elevated Smithfield Foods to Fortune 200 status during his tenure as President, CEO and Chairman of the company.

Windsor Castle Park consists of 208 acres, part of a 1,450 acre parcel patented in 1637 by Arthur Smith, for whom the Town of Smithfield was named.

Mr. Luter’s vision made possible the acquisition of this historically significant property for public use. This vision is reflected in Windsor Castle Park where he constructed 3.9 miles of walking trails, kayak launch, dog park, fishing pier and pedestrian bridges, all of which he subsequently donated to the Town of Smithfield.

This generous gift by Joseph W. Luter, III, will be enjoyed by future generations. May 22, 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 58.633′ N, 76° 37.654′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia, in Isle of Wight County. It is on Jericho Road. The marker is located in Windsor Castle Park.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Smithfield VA 23430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Longleaf Pine in Virginia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farm Manager's Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Windsor Castle Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kitchen and Laundry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smokehouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Liquid Maze (approx. 0.3 miles away); Smithfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bricks in the Crosswalk (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Smithfield (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

2. Joseph W. Luter, III Marker

Windsor Castle Park-Kayak Launch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

3. Windsor Castle Park-Kayak Launch

Windsor Castle Park-Old house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

4. Windsor Castle Park-Old house

Windsor Castle Park map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

5. Windsor Castle Park map

Windsor Castle Park-Funding Project image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 20, 2016

6. Windsor Castle Park-Funding Project

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.