Lanexa in New Kent County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
New Kent County
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 7, 2009
1. New Kent County Marker
Inscription.
New Kent County. . 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.
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.
Location. 37° 25.437′ N, 76° 53.628′ W. Marker is in Lanexa, Virginia, in New Kent County. Marker is on Pocahontas Trail (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles east of Creeks End Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lanexa VA 23089, 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. Diascund Bridge (here, next to this marker); Liberty Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper's Mill
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
