Fork Union in Fluvanna County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fork Union Academy
Erected 1983 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number GA-33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1801.
Location. 37° 45.812′ N, 78° 15.734′ W. Marker is in Fork Union, Virginia, in Fluvanna County. Marker is on James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) 0.2 miles north of W River Road (Virginia Route 6), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fork Union VA 23055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fork Union Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Seay (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Century Guarantors (about 600 feet away); World War I Field Gun (about 600 feet away); Fork Union Military Academy (about 600 feet away); Fluvanna County World War Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Point of Fork (approx. 2 miles away); John Jasper (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fork Union.
Also see . . . Fork Union Military Academy History. A brief history of the school. (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 3. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.