Near Courtland in Southampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Major Joseph E. Gillette

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009

1. Major Joseph E. Gillette Marker

Inscription. The "Southampton Cavalry" was formed just north of this site in May, 1861 at what was the Gillette Farm, Cedar Lawn. Joseph E. Gillette was elected captain. The Company eventually became Company A of the 13th Virginia Cavalry. Gillette was promoted to major in the regiment. He died here November 1, 1863, after being wounded at Brandy Station. The company served gallantly until the end of the Civil War as part of General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry in General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Erected 1981 by Southampton County Historical Society. (Marker Number U-123.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. 36° 41.41′ N, 76° 58.853′ W. Marker is near Courtland, Virginia, in Southampton County. Marker is on Camp Parkway (Virginia Route 58) 0.4 miles west of Delaware Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of Riverdale Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31023 Camp Pkwy, Courtland VA 23837, 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. Marle Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pauline Cauthorne Morton (1912-2004)

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 2.4 miles away); Camp Family Homestead (approx. 2½ miles away); Franklin Memorial Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); General Thomas' Birthplace (approx. 2.7 miles away); Virginia Native Tribes/First Americans (approx. 3½ miles away); Lyons State Theatre (approx. 3½ miles away); The Flood of September 1999 (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Courtland.

Major Joseph E. Gillette Marker on Camp Pkwy (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009

2. Major Joseph E. Gillette Marker on Camp Pkwy (facing west)

Major Joseph E. Gillette Marker at Riverdale Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 18, 2009

3. Major Joseph E. Gillette Marker at Riverdale Elementary School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,760 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.