Near Blackstone in Brunswick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Brunswick County, Virginia
“The Original Home of Brunswick Stew”
Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SN-59.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 36° 59.246′ N, 77° 57.797′ W. Marker is near Blackstone, Virginia, in Brunswick County. Marker is on Christanna Highway (Virginia Route 46) south of Jonesboro Church Road (County Road 645), on the right when traveling south. It is at the picnic shelter and boat ramp for Camp Pickett Lake just south of the Nottaway County line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blackstone VA 23824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Pickett Reservoir Lies Before You (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Academy (approx. 5.6 miles away); Danieltown (approx. 5.7 miles away); Virginia Tech Fight Song (approx. 6 miles away); Lunenburg County / Nottoway County (approx. 6.1 miles away); Nottoway Training School (approx. 6.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 6˝ miles away); Jamestown Oaks (approx. 6˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blackstone.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Five state markers have this same title and text.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.