Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Battle of Green Spring Memorial

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

1. Battle of Green Spring Memorial

Inscription. In memory of the 6 Virginia & 22 Pennsylvania Line Patriots who died in The Battle of Green Spring on July 6, 1781 & are buried near here.

By their sacrifices they made possible the establishment of a free United States of America.

Erected by Williamsburg Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 37° 14.285′ N, 76° 46.511′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Memorial can be reached from Sir Gilbert Loop near Prince Trevor Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church On The Main (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Church On The Main (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Church On The Main (within shouting distance of this marker); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Green Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Governor’s Land (approx. 0.6 miles away); Green Spring Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Church on the Main (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

2. Battle of Green Spring Memorial

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

3. Battle of Green Spring Memorial

Unknown Patriot Soldier image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

4. Unknown Patriot Soldier

of the
American Revolution
fell at the
Battle of Green Spring
6 July 1781

Thou that Passest by
Tell them that Here
I Died for
Independence

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.