Hurt in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Clement Hill

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017

1. Clement Hill Marker

Inscription. The house on the hill three hundred yards to the west was the home of Captain Benjamin Clement, who was one of the first makers of gunpowder in Virginia, 1775. The land grant was made in 1741.

Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number L-32.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 37° 6.146′ N, 79° 18.103′ W. Marker is in Hurt, Virginia, in Pittsylvania County. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 29) south of West Hurt Road, on the left when traveling south. It is at the post office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Main St, Hurt VA 24563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Origin of Lynch Law (approx. 2.6 miles away); Yates Tavern (approx. 8.9 miles away); Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (approx. 11.1 miles away); New London (approx. 13.8 miles away); Bedford County / Campbell County

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(approx. 14 miles away); Callaway-Steptoe Cemetery (approx. 14 miles away); New London Academy (approx. 14.1 miles away); a different marker also named New London Academy (approx. 14.1 miles away).

Regarding Clement Hill. John L. Hurt, the founder of Hurt, purchased this house from the Clement family.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017

2. Clement Hill Marker

John L. Hurt, Jr. Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 8, 2017

3. John L. Hurt, Jr. Monument

“In honor of John L. Hurt, Jr., April 23, 1887 — September 1, 1964. A man of bold determination and enterprising spirit. Donated by W. Earl Allen.” This monument is located at Main Street and West Hurt Road, at 37° 06' 09.7" N, 79° 18' 00.1" W

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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