Near South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Munford Tuck
(1896-1983)
Erected 1985 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number U-51.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1983.
Location. 36° 40.212′ N, 78° 47.988′ W. Marker is near South Boston, Virginia, in Halifax County. Marker is at the intersection of Buckshoal Road (Virginia Route 601) and Bill Tuck Highway (U.S. 58), on the left when traveling east on Buckshoal Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Boston VA 24592, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mecklenburg County / Halifax County (approx. 5.6 miles away); Nathaniel Terry's Grave (approx. 5.8 miles away); Retreat to the Dan (approx. 5.8 miles away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. 5.8 miles away); DAR Memorial Cannon (approx. 5.8 miles away); Crossing of the Dan (approx. 5.9 miles away); Refuge and Recovery in Halifax County (approx. 6 miles away); From Here to Victory at Yorktown (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.