Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Louisa
Erected 1959 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number W-212.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1863.
Location. 38° 1.312′ N, 77° 59.955′ W. Marker is in Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 33) 0.1 miles west of Lyde Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisa VA 23093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hugh Hammond Bennett (1881-1960) (approx. ¼ mile away); Louisa Rail Road track--1837 (approx. ¼ mile away); John Mercer Langston Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Trevilians Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Michie House (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of All Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Louisa Court House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.
Also see . . . Town of Louisa History. (Submitted on November 15, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.