Charles City in Charles City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Kittiewan Plantation
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 23, 2012
1. Kittiewan Plantation Marker
Colonial home of Dr. William Rickman, Head Surgeon of the Continental Army of Virginia, and wife Elizabeth Harrison Rickman Edmondson, of Berkeley.
Original section constructed ca. 1770-1790, shed roof addition added ca. 1840.
Land referred to as Kenwon, mentioned in a 1618 grant to Gov. George Yeardley. Patented in 1632 by Lennon Pierce. Occupied by Union Army in June 1864.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.
Location. 37° 18.348′ N, 77° 2.898′ W. Marker is in Charles City, Virginia, in Charles City County. Marker is on Weyanoke Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12104 Weyanoke Road, Charles City VA 23030, 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. Kittiewan and Doctor Rickman (approx. 2.1 miles away); Wryanoke & Parrish Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Upper Weyanoke (approx. 2.1 miles away); North Bend (approx. 2.1 miles away); President Tyler's Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); New Hope & Court House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Three Courthouse Essentials
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Photographed By Don Morfe, June 23, 2012
2. Kittiewan Plantation Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 23, 2012
3. Kittiewan Plantation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
