Ladysmith in Caroline County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Clark Family Farm

Photographed By Kathy Walker, March 26, 2008

1. Clark Family Farm Marker

Inscription. In 1754, John and Ann Rogers Clark, with their sons Jonathan and George Rogers, moved from Albemarle County to a farm four miles west. There were born Ann, John, Richard, Edmund, Lucy, Elizabeth, William and Frances. During the Revolutionary War, George Rogers Clark led troops that captured British outposts at Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes in present-day Illinois and Indiana, securing the Old Northwest for the new United States. The Clark family moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1784. William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, of Albemarle County, led the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific.

Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-99.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 38° 1.226′ N, 77° 30.947′ W. Marker is in Ladysmith, Virginia, in Caroline County. Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Ladysmith Road (Virginia Route 639), on the right when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ladysmith VA 22501, 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. Maneuvering to the North Anna River (a few steps from this marker); York: Lewis and Clark Expedition (a few steps from this marker); Dickinson's Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Golansville Quaker Meetinghouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); William Clark Birthplace (approx. 3.9 miles away); Nancy Wright’s (approx. 4.8 miles away); Spotsylvania County / Caroline County (approx. 5.4 miles away); Turn in Sheridan’s Raid (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ladysmith.

The "Clark Family Farm" and "Maneuvering to the North Anna" Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, March 26, 2008

2. The "Clark Family Farm" and "Maneuvering to the North Anna" Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,104 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.