Studley in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Latané
April 21, 2012
1. William Latané Marker
Captain Co. F, “Essex Troop,” 9th Va. Cavalry, C.S.A., killed in action June 13, 1862, aged 29.
“A brother bore his body from the field” and “woman's voice.....read over this hallowed dust the ritual for the dead.”
Erected by Battlefield Markers Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1805.
Location. 37° 41.955′ N, 77° 15.634′ W. Marker is in Studley, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker can be reached from River Road (Virginia Route 605) near Summer Hill Road (Route 644). Located on private property and can not be viewed from the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Studley VA 23162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Army's Crossing of the Pamunkey River (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hanovertown (approx. 0.8 miles away); "Hanover Town" (approx. 0.8 miles away); Nelson’s Crossing (approx. 2.1 miles away); Newmarket (approx. 2.3 miles away); Salem Church/Haw’s Shop (approx. 2.3 miles away); Patrick Henry's Birthplace (approx. 2.4 miles away); Studley (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.
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April 21, 2012
2. William Latané Marker (private property)
April 21, 2012
3. William Latané's grave
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,010 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2012. 3. submitted on June 12, 2012.
