Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Sgt. James Walton

Salem Flying Artillery, C.S.A.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

1. Sgt. James Walton Marker

Inscription. Here at East Hill Cemetery is buried Sgt. James Walton (1838-1875). A gunner in Capt. Charles B. Griffin's Battery (Salem Flying Artillery), Walton fired one of the last artillery shots by Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. Stationed in the yard of the George Peers house at the northeastern end of the village, Griffin's battery fired at Union cavalry until ordered to stop. Walton had just loaded powder into a gun when the order arrived; he discharged the cannon to clear it and saved the primer as a souvenir.

Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-78.)

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.

Location. 37° 17.649′ N, 80° 2.935′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of E. Main Street (U.S. 460) and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem VA 24153, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Lewis’ Grave (a few steps from this marker); To honor our Confederate Soldiers (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); East Hill Cemetery North (about 500 feet away); General Andrew Lewis (about 600 feet away); William Howard Thompson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike (approx. ¼ mile away); Roanoke County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kim Kyusik (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

2. Sgt. James Walton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,804 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.

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