Near Quinton in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

New Kent County

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

1. New Kent County Marker

Inscription. Established in 1654 from York and named for County Kent, England. In it are Chestnut Grove, Birthplace of Martha (Dandridge) Custis; White House, home of Martha Custis; Poplar Grove, where Martha Custis met George Washington; St. Peter's church, where Washington was married to her; Eltham, where John Parke Custis, Washington's stepson, died in 1781; Barhamsville, where Patrick Henry received money to pay for powder seized by Lord Dunmore, 1775; Providence Forge, remains of one of the oldest iron forges in America. New Kent County was traversed by Cornwallis and Lafayette in 1781.

Erected 1931 by New Kent County Citizens' Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.

Location. 37° 30.868′ N, 77° 12.399′ W. Marker is near Quinton, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker is on East Williamsburg Road (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quinton VA 23141, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henrico County / New Kent County (a few steps from this marker); Capt. John Smith Captured (a few steps from this marker); New Kent Road

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bottom's Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Orapax (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elko Community Center (approx. 1½ miles away); Meadows Fire Tower (approx. 1.9 miles away); Antioch School Site (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinton.

Also see . . .
1. The Official Site of New Kent County, Virginia. (Submitted on March 30, 2010.)
2. New Kent County, Virginia. (Submitted on March 30, 2010.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 28, 2009

2. New Kent County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.