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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Charlotte County

 
Clickable Map of Charlotte County, Florida and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Charlotte County, FL (46) DeSoto County, FL (12) Glades County, FL (6) Hendry County, FL (11) Highlands County, FL (40) Lee County, FL (87) Sarasota County, FL (292)  CharlotteCounty(46) Charlotte County (46)  DeSotoCounty(12) DeSoto County (12)  GladesCounty(6) Glades County (6)  HendryCounty(11) Hendry County (11)  HighlandsCounty(40) Highlands County (40)  LeeCounty(87) Lee County (87)  SarasotaCounty(292) Sarasota County (292)
Punta Gorda is the county seat for Charlotte County
Adjacent to Charlotte County, Florida
      DeSoto County (12)  
      Glades County (6)  
      Hendry County (11)  
      Highlands County (40)  
      Lee County (87)  
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1 Florida, Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor — Charlotte Harbor Cemetery
On Church Street just south of Harper Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1879, Charlotte Harbor Cemetery is the oldest known cemetery in Charlotte County and the final resting place of many local pioneers who braved a subtropical wilderness and Civil War reconstruction to build a settlement on the . . . Map (db m101018) HM
2 Florida, Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor — Hickory Bluff Cemetery
On Rowland Drive, 0.1 miles north of Harbor View Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Hickory Bluff Cemetery was established in the late 1800s, adjacent to land purchased on June 2, 1884 by July Roberts, an early African-American settler. Initial burials began following the Civil War when freed African-Americans settled in the . . . Map (db m128325) HM
3 Florida, Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor — Hickory Bluff Pioneers
Near Melbourne Street at Scenic Avenue.
After the Civil War (1861-1865), soldiers stationed in Florida decided to stay for the warm climate as well as for political and financial gain. Some became early pioneers here in Hickory Bluff, not far from the 1872 Charlotte Harbor post office. . . . Map (db m101021) HM
4 Florida, Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor — Trinity United Methodist Church
On Seneca Avenue at Parmely Street, on the right when traveling north on Seneca Avenue.
A congregation has met at Trinity United Methodist Church continuously since 1873. The first church organized in today's Charlotte County, its members have been an integral part of our history. Joel and Jesse Knight, James McKay and Jacob Summerlin . . . Map (db m101019) HM
5 Florida, Charlotte County, El Jobean — Myakka River Civil War Skirmish
On Kerrigan Circle, 0.1 miles west of El Jobean Road (Florida Route 776), on the left when traveling south.
During the American Civil War in late 1863, Union forces and "refugee rangers" encountered local combatants in a brief skirmish on the eastern shore of the Myakka River near today's El Jobean. It is the only recorded Civil War skirmish within the . . . Map (db m151053) HM
6 Florida, Charlotte County, Englewood — Bass Biological Labs/Cookie House
On New Point Comfort Road, 0.1 miles south of South McCall Road (Florida Route 776), on the right when traveling south.
The Bass Biological Laboratory and Zoological Research Supply Facility Company was established on this site c. 1931 by John Foster Bass, Jr. (1897-1939) and his wife Else Bass (1898-1973). As the first full-time marine station on the Florida . . . Map (db m151045) HM
7 Florida, Charlotte County, Englewood — The Cookie House
Near Placida Road (County Route 775) 0.3 miles south of Health Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The unique "Cookie House" was built c. 1931 by John Foster Bass, Jr. (1897-1939) founder of the Bass Biological Laboratory and Zoological Research Supply Company, to serve as his personal office and laboratory near the Bass home on New Point Comfort . . . Map (db m151050) HM
8 Florida, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte — Hickory Bluff Mound
Near Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) 0.1 miles south of County Route 776A.
In 1905, Clarence Bloomfield Moore (1852-1936), a wealthy, amateur archaeologist from Philadelphia excavated a mound located on the northern bank of the Peace River about one half mile north of this site. Moore found the sand burial mound containing . . . Map (db m152615) HM
9 Florida, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte — Murdock
Near Murdock Circle, 0.1 miles south of Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41).
Inspired by the completion of the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railroad (CH&N) in 1907, land speculator John Milton Murdock (1867-1925) platted the village of Murdock in 1914. Located at the southwest intersection of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and the . . . Map (db m152660) HM
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10 Florida, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte — Placida Bunk House
Near Gasparilla Road (County Route 771) 0.1 miles south of South McCall Road (Florida Route 776).
The Placida Bunk House was built about 1907 by the Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railroad to house their employees. The line was laid to transport phosphate to docks at South Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island. Several families called the building home, . . . Map (db m152668) HM
11 Florida, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte — Southland Trail Cemetery
On McClellan Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Black Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Southland Trail Cemetery, believed to be a non-white cemetery, serves as the final resting place for an undisclosed number of leased convict laborers, blacks and possibly 18th century Spanish-Indian fishermen. The age of the cemetery is unknown; . . . Map (db m151056) HM
12 Florida, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte — Town of McCall
Near Gasparilla Road (County Route 771) 0.1 miles south of South McCall Road (Florida Route 776).
In 1905, the Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railroad (CH&N) built a depot and section house along its rail line from the phosphate mines at Mulberry to the port of Boca Grande. The CH&N Railroad platted the town of McCall in 1909 and named it for . . . Map (db m152664) HM
13 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — 83rd Inf DivisionPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Dedicated to the men of the 83rd Inf Division WWII Co F. 329th 2nd Bat. Fl. Charter organized in Punta Gorda 1978 by Bill Nickell & Lola Keller Map (db m243969) WM
14 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-109 — Albert Waller Gilchrist(1858-1926)
On West Marion Avenue at Harvey Street, on the left when traveling north on West Marion Avenue.
A founder of Punta Gorda, he was a resident until his death. Served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in 1893, 1895, 1903 and was House Speaker in 1905. He resigned as Brig. Gen. of the Florida Militia and enlisted as a Private in . . . Map (db m167300) HM
15 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — American Merchant Marine VeteransPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
American Merchant Marine Veterans Suncoast Chapter Dedicated to the six thousand eight hundred and thirty-four Merchant Seamen who lost their lives in World War II Map (db m243905) WM
16 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Armed GuardPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Armed Guard U.S. ★ Navy Armed Guard WW II Dedicated to all who served Map (db m243962) WM
17 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Charlotte County Courthouse
On Taylor Street at Olympia Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Taylor Street.
Charlotte County was created in 1921, after citizens had pushed for 34 years to divide DeSoto County, and Punta Gorda was the new county seat. After meeting in rented quarters, the Board of County Commissioners voted in 1927 to plan a new building . . . Map (db m189589) HM
18 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-690 — Charlotte High School
On Cooper Street at East McKenzie Street, on the right when traveling north on Cooper Street.
Originally named the Punta Gorda High School, this building was the first dedicated high school for the newly created Charlotte County (1921), replacing the previous 1907 Punta Gorda Grammar and High School. Construction of the school began in 1926 . . . Map (db m215977) HM
19 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — China Burma India Theatre VeteransPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
In memory and honor of all those who served in the China Burma India Theatre of Operations during World War II Map (db m244042) WM
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20 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-112 — City of Punta Gorda
On West Marion Avenue at Goldstein Street, on the left when traveling north on West Marion Avenue.
Spanish fishermen from Cuba first gave the name "Punta Gorda" to this area in the early 1800's. The City was originally platted as "Trabue" by Isaac H. Trabue on February 24, 1885. The City of Punta Gorda came into being when a group of men met in a . . . Map (db m167299) HM
21 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-552 — Columbus G. McLeod - Protector of Plumed Birds
On Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.5 miles south of North Marion Court, on the right when traveling south.
Many wading birds can be seen here, largely due to the sacrifice of men like Columbus G. McLeod (1848-1908), who gave his life trying to protect them from plume hunters. Ladies' hats with exotic bird feathers were high fashion for the late 1800's, . . . Map (db m167589) HM
22 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Combat Wounded VeteransPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Dedicated to the memory of P.F.C. Robert L. Cochran U.S.M.C. Killed in action on the Island of Saipan, 1944, and to all Combat Wounded Veterans My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show . . . Map (db m244062) WM
23 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Destroyer Escort SailorsPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Dedicated to all Destroyer Escort Sailors Destroyer Escort Sailors Association Southwest Florida Chapter Map (db m244050) WM
24 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Discoveries of Juan Ponce de LeonMarch 3, 1513 to October 19, 1513
On Ponce De Leon Parkway, 0.5 miles south of North Marion Court, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
April 2 - Discovery of "La Florida" April 20 - Punta de Arracifes (Cape Kennedy) April 21 - The Gulf Stream currents May 8 - Cabo de Corrientes (Palm Beach) May 13 - Bahia Chequescha (Biscayne Bay) May 15 - Los Martires (The Florida Keys) . . . Map (db m167681) HM
25 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — First Punta Gorda Home Site
On West Retta Esplanade at Harvey Street, on the left when traveling north on West Retta Esplanade.
On June 22, 1876, James A. Lockhart and his wife Josephine chose this location to build their new home, which was described as the lowest location in the area, near the only pine trees on the clearing and adjacent to a shell mound. The couple camped . . . Map (db m167303) HM
26 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — First White Man Dies in AmericaBahia del Espiritu Santo-1513
On Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.9 miles west of Colony Point Drive, on the right when traveling south.
On this day, May 24, ships were sent to seek a mainland colony site and to sound and chart the newly found “Bay of the Holy Spirit” (Charlotte Harbor). For three weeks explorations continued, seldom by land. There were at least three . . . Map (db m95500) HM
27 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-639 — Hector House Plaza: The Founding of Punta Gorda
On Taylor Street at Olympia Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Taylor Street.
On December 3, 1887, 34 men in the "Town of Trabue" met here in a two-story building, built in 1887, owned by Tom Hector. The diverse group of landlords, tenants, merchants and workers, some white and some black, were all qualified voters. At the . . . Map (db m167271) HM
28 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Howard Homestead/Solana Plat
On Howard Street at Shore Drive, on the left when traveling north on Howard Street.
Frederick William Howard of Kinderhook, New York, first settled near this site in November 1873. After their marriage, Frederick and his wife Anna established residence here in January 1874, along with their two nephews. Frederick hired men and an . . . Map (db m167522) HM
29 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Indian Spring Cemetery
On Indian Springs Cemetery Road at Ferncroft Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Indian Springs Cemetery Road.
Indian Spring Cemetery, also called Indian Springs, was created in 1886 on land donated by James L. Sandlin (1858-1903), who settled on Alligator Creek in 1884. Additions were recorded in 1891, 1931, 1974 and 1975. The name "Indian Spring" came from . . . Map (db m189588) HM
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30 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Juan Ponce de Leon
Near Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.9 miles west of Colony Point Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Born - San Tierra de Campos, Palencia, Spain - 1460 Died - Havana, Cuba - (probably Mid-June) - 1522 Interred - Entombment beneath the high altar of the Dominican Cathedral of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Epitaph to Ponce de Leon "Beneath . . . Map (db m95486) HM
31 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Lt. Carl A. Bailey Cemetery
On Scott Avenue just north of Duncan Road (U.S. 17), on the left when traveling north.
Lt. Carl Bailey Cemetery has served this area’s African-American community as a final resting place for over 120 years. The cemetery was called the Cleveland Cemetery, established in the 1880s on land owned by New York investor W. Irving Scott. The . . . Map (db m151119) HM
32 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Mound Cities By the Sea
On Ponce De Leon Parkway, 0.6 miles south of North Marion Court when traveling south. Reported missing.
In Charlotte Harbor Ponce de Leon came upon an urban Indian culture over 200 years old! The Caloosas were "City dwellers" whose sea-oriented high, dry, airy rectangular dwelling mounds made pleasant and secure homesites. Skillful engineers, the . . . Map (db m167684) HM
33 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-53 — Ponce de Leon at Charlotte Harbor
On Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.6 miles south of North Marion Court, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
On his first voyage to Florida in 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon spent several weeks at or near the mouth of Charlotte Harbor. When attacked by Indians he returned to Puerto Rico. In 1521, Ponce de Leon, with two shiploads of colonists, returned to . . . Map (db m167594) HM
34 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Ponce de Leon Historical ParkDedicated to America's First Colony
On Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.5 miles south of North Marion Court, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
The first European settlement in what is now the United States was established on the shores of Charlotte Harbor by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon and a band of more than 200 soldiers, priests, farmers, artisans and monks. The colony lasted for about . . . Map (db m167676) HM
35 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Prisoners of War/Missing in ActionPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
. . . Map (db m243822) WM
36 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Punta Gorda Army Air Field World War II
Near Airport Road, 0.3 miles east of Piper Road, on the right when traveling north.
In May 1942, the Army Air Corps chose this site for the Punta Gorda Army Air Field (PGAAF). Construction began that October at a project cost of $700,000. The Army Air Corps activated PGAAF on December 11, 1943 with a mission to train pilots . . . Map (db m146927) HM
37 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-608 — Punta Gorda Railroad Depot
On Taylor Road at Carmalita Street, on the right when traveling south on Taylor Road.
Plans to build the railroad depot in Punta Gorda began in 1928. Although the trains carried passengers, the main purpose was for shipping fish to northern markets. The Punta Gorda depot is the only remaining one of this style built by the Atlantic . . . Map (db m167353) HM
38 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Site of Hotel Punta Gorda
On W Marion Ave at Taylor St, on the right when traveling west on W Marion Ave. Reported missing.
Hotel Punta Gorda, one the first buildings of any kind constructed in Punta Gorda, opened in January 1888 and served over 3300 guests within its first season. The three story building contained 150 rooms, all with a view of the waters of Charlotte . . . Map (db m216054) HM
39 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — F-114 — Southernmost Railroad Terminal
On West Marion Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Bal Harbor Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
On this site, in 1887, ended the southernmost railroad trackage in the U.S. Florida Southern Railway's narrow-gauge tracks ran out on a 4,000 foot "Long Dock," where connections were made to New Orleans, Key West, and Havana steamers of the Morgan . . . Map (db m167520) HM
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40 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — The Description and Naming of Florida
On Ponce de Leon Parkway, 0.6 miles south of North Marion Court, in the median.
"And believing that this land was an island, they named it La Florida, because it had a very beautiful view of many and cool woodlands, and because, moreover, they discovered it in the time of the Feast of the Flowers (Pascua Florida) Juan Ponce . . . Map (db m167588) HM
41 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — The Punta Gorda Bank
On Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) just north of West Marion Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Punta Gorda Bank was operating by June 1894 as a branch of the State Bank of Fort Meade. It was chartered by the state as a separate bank in July 1899, with a capital of $15,000 and Perry Wadsworth McAdow as president. McAdow had earned a . . . Map (db m167301) HM
42 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — U.S. Marine Corps VeteransPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Map (db m243901) WM
43 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Veterans MemorialPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
In Honor of all active, past, present and future veterans of all military services.Map (db m244032) WM
44 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Veterans MemorialPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
To Honor all men and women who served our nationMap (db m244036) WM
45 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Veterans MemorialPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
In honor of the men and women who served. Jewish War Veterans of America Oskar Schindler Post #404 Port Charlotte, Florida 100th Anniversary 1896-1996 Map (db m244052) WM
46 Florida, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda — Vietnam VeteransPunta Gorda Veterans Park
Near Harbor Walk Drive, 0.1 miles north of Nesbit Street.
Vietnam Veterans of America #665 Honors all past present and past men and women veterans of Charlotte County Never Forget Our MIA-POW’sMap (db m243997) WM
47 Virginia, Charlotte County, Briery — F-75 — Old Briery Church
On Farmville Highway (U.S. 15) at Cabbage Patch Road (County Route 654), on the right when traveling north on Farmville Highway.
Just to the north stands Briery Church, organized in 1755 following the missionary work of Presbyterian minister Samuel Davies. The first church was built about 1760 and was replaced in 1824. The present Gothic Revival church was built about 1855 . . . Map (db m40794) HM
48 Virginia, Charlotte County, Brookneal — Quarter Place Trailhead
Near Red Hill Road (Route 677) 1 mile Staunton Hill Road (Route 619), on the right when traveling west.
The Quarter Place Trail is a half mile long, culminating at the Slave & African American Cemetery. The terrain slopes at the trailhead, levels off, and then steepens as it descends to the cemetery. The one-mile round trip walk is of moderate . . . Map (db m128689) HM
49 Virginia, Charlotte County, Brookneal — Red Hill"Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
Near Red Hill Road (County Route 677) 1 mile Staunton Hill Road (County Route 619).
After three decades of public service, Patrick Henry retired in 1794 to Red Hill plantation in Charlotte County, which he regarded as "one of the garden spots of the world." He purchased the 700-acre estate and simple story-and-half house in 1794 . . . Map (db m128698) HM
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50 Virginia, Charlotte County, Brookneal — Red HillPatrick Henry National Memorial
Near Red Hill Road (County Route 677) 1 mile Staunton Hill Road (County Route 619).
Text Box #4) The flags of the Commonwealth Courtyard honor Patrick Henry's election as the first governor of Virginia on June 29, 1776, when the boundaries of the commonwealth extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The Grand . . . Map (db m128702) HM
51 Virginia, Charlotte County, Brookneal — 10 — Red Hill — Patrick Henry National Memorial —
On Red Hill Road at Staunton Hill Road (County Route 619) on Red Hill Road.
One mile to the south is Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s last home and burial place. The marble stone covering his grave carries the simple inscription, “His fame his best epitaph.” Henry came here in 1794 and died at his beloved Red Hill . . . Map (db m65398) HM
52 Virginia, Charlotte County, Brookneal — Red Hill Plantation
Near Red Hill Road (County Route 677) 1 mile south of Staunton Hill Road (County Route 619).
Red Hill, 2930 acres at Patrick Henry's death, was named by its previous owners after the red clay soil so common to the area. Henry reportedly referred to it as "one of the garden spots of Virginia." The view from here overlooking the Staunton . . . Map (db m128691) HM
53 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-12 — Campaign of 1781
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at County Road 9093 (County Route 9093), on the right when traveling east on David Bruce Avenue.
At Cole's Ferry on Staunton River, twelve miles southwest, Steuben halted his southward march, June 10, 1781.Map (db m31020) HM
54 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — CR1 — Central High SchoolCharlotte Court House, Virginia — Charlotte County —
On Thomas Jefferson Highway (Route 47) north of Union Cemetery Road (Virginia Route 709), on the left when traveling north.
Central High School opened in 1939 as Charlotte County's first African American high school. Before its construction, African American students attended the Charlotte Training School, which had been built between 1928 and 1929 with . . . Map (db m182502) HM
55 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Charlotte County Confederate Monument
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47) on David Bruce Avenue.
1861-1865 Gloria Victis Confederate soldiers Charlotte County cherishes the memory of her heroes Noble deeds are a people’s inspiration Erected under the auspices of H.A. Carrington Camp C.V. No. 34. August 27, 1901. . . . Map (db m31017) WM
56 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — 30 — Charlotte County Library
On Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47) at David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) on Legrande Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
Beginning in 1937, Ambassador and Mrs. David K. E. Bruce anonymously gave money to 11 sites in Southside Virginia to build libraries. The Bruce libraries, as they were called, became the first public libraries to allow access to African . . . Map (db m31019) HM
57 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — CR2 — Charlotte County LibraryCharlotte Court House, Virginia — Charlotte County —
On Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47) just south of David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40), on the right when traveling south.
Beginning in 1937, Ambassador and Mrs. David K.E. Bruce anonymously gave money to 11 sites in Southside Virginia to build libraries. The Bruce libraries, as they were called, became the first public libraries to allow access to African . . . Map (db m182496) HM
58 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Charlotte Court HouseForaging Parties: “People complimented us” — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling east on David Bruce Avenue.
In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R.R. and the Richmond and Danville R.R., Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy track and . . . Map (db m31011) HM
59 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-9 — Charlotte Court House Historic District
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Tanyard Spring Road, on the right when traveling east on David Bruce Avenue.
The historic district, a rare example of a 19th-century rural courthouse town, is concentrated on two main streets. Begun as Dalstonburg in 1775 during the French and Indian War, and later called Marysville and Smithville, the town was named . . . Map (db m31022) HM
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60 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Constitutional Oak
Near Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47) just south of Virginia Route 40/47, on the left when traveling south.
Constitutional Oak presented to David Q. Eggleston Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1902 It was planted by his son, John W. Eggleston Later, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals and John R. Hutcheson . . . Map (db m182499) HM
61 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-14 — Cub Creek Church
On Patrick Henry Highway (Virginia Route 40) at Womacks Loop Road, on the right when traveling east on Patrick Henry Highway. Reported permanently removed.
Six miles south is Cub Creek Presbyterian Church, the oldest church in this section. The neighborhood was known as the Caldwell Settlement for John Caldwell, grandfather of John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. About 1738 he brought here a colony of . . . Map (db m66062) HM
62 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-14 — Cub Creek Church
On Patrick Henry Highway (Virginia Route 40) at Fearstown Road / Womacks Loop (County Road 649), on the left when traveling west on Patrick Henry Highway.
Cub Creek Presbyterian Church, the oldest church in this area, stood four miles southwest of here. The neighborhood was known as the Caldwell Settlement for John Caldwell, great grandfather of U.S. senator and vice president John C. Calhoun, of . . . Map (db m182500) HM
63 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-6 — Edgehill
On George Washington Highway (Virginia Route 40) at Greenfield Road (County Route 656), on the right when traveling west on George Washington Highway.
Three miles north is Edgehill, home of Clement Carrington. He ran away from Hampden-Sydney College to join the Revolutionary army, served in Lee's Legion, 1780-81, and was wounded at Eutaw Springs, September 8, 1781.Map (db m31023) HM
64 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-7 — Greenfield
On George Washington Highway (Virginia Route 40) at Greenfield Road (County Route 656), on the right when traveling west on George Washington Highway.
Half a mile north is Greenfield, built in 1771 by Isaac Read. Read was a member of the House of Burgesses, 1769-1771, and of the Virginia conventions of 1774 and 1775. He served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, dying of wounds in 1777.Map (db m31024) HM
65 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-10 — Henry and Randolph
On Virginia Route 40/47 at Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling east on State Route 40/47.
Early in 1799, at the urging of George Washington, Patrick Henry emerged from retirement to run for Charlotte County's seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. He gave a speech here in March in front of a large crowd. Although Henry had opposed the . . . Map (db m182497) HM
66 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — FR-10 — Henry and Randolph's Debate
On David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) at Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47), on the left when traveling west on David Bruce Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
Here, in March, 1799, took place the noted debate between Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke on the question of States' Rights. Henry denied the right of a state to oppose oppressive Federal laws. Randolph affirmed that right. This was . . . Map (db m31018) HM
67 Virginia, Charlotte County, Charlotte Court House — Veterans Memorial
On Virginia Route 40/47 just east of Legrande Avenue (Virginia Route 47).
Dedicated to the veterans of Charlotte CountyMap (db m182498) WM
68 Virginia, Charlotte County, Chase City — Z-43 — Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County
On Jeb Stuart Highway (Virginia Route 92) at Godseys Lane, on the right when traveling west on Jeb Stuart Highway.
Charlotte County. Area 496 square miles. Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried here. . . . Map (db m31001) HM
69 Virginia, Charlotte County, Drakes Branch — Drakes Branch"Burnt all the depot buildings" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Depot Street at Drakes Main Street (Virginia Route 47), on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R.R. and the Richmond and Danville R.R., Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy track and . . . Map (db m31006) HM
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70 Virginia, Charlotte County, Drakes Branch — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Virginia Route 47) just north of Foster Street (County Road 1210), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all veterans of foreign wars Past — Present — Future Map (db m182495) WM
71 Virginia, Charlotte County, Drakes Branch — Vietnam War Memorial
On Main Street (Virginia Route 47) just north of Foster Street (County Road 1210), on the right when traveling north.
In memory and honor of Gordon P. Young from Drakes Branch, Army First Cavalry Division, Killed In Action, Ia Drang and the below listed men from Charlotte County who paid the supreme sacrifice. May their names be forever remembered. May God bless . . . Map (db m182494) WM
72 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — F-78 — Campaign of 1781
On King Street (Business U.S. 15) at Southern Drive, on the right when traveling south on King Street.
Tarleton, British cavalryman, returning from his raid to Bedford, passed near here, July 1781.Map (db m66025) HM
73 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — Z-52 — Charlotte County / Prince Edward County
On Patrick Henry Highway (U.S. 360) at Cabbage Patch Road, in the median on Patrick Henry Highway.
Charlotte County. Area 496 Square Miles. Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried here. . . . Map (db m66002) HM
74 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — F-77 — Early Exploration
On Four Locust Highway (Business U.S. 15) north of Crymes Orchard Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Batts, Fallam and Thomas Wood, sent by Abraham Wood to explore Western Virginia, passed near here, September, 1671.Map (db m66024) HM
75 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — F-77 — Early Exploration
On Four Locust Highway (Business U.S. 15/360) 0.1 miles north of Crouch Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Abraham Wood, a trader and militia commander, commissioned Thomas Batte and Robert Hallom to explore the Appalachian Mountains in 1671. Their objective was to search the western slopes for tidal rivers, an indication that the Pacific Ocean was . . . Map (db m182503) HM
76 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — Four Locust Farm[Pettus Dairy Farm]
On Four Locust Highway (Business U.S. 15/360) just north of Vernie Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Four Locust Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m182505) HM
77 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — FR-8 — Joseph Morton
On Farmville Highway (U.S. 15) at Cabbage Patch Road (County Route 654), on the right on Farmville Highway.
Seven miles west stood Roanoke Bridge, the colonial homestead of Joseph Morton, who patented land near by in the 1740s. He was an elder of Briery Presbyterian Church on its founding in Prince Edward County in 1755, and later a trustee. He served as . . . Map (db m40854) HM
78 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — KeysvilleForaging and Destruction — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On King Street (Virginia Route 40) at J Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street.
In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R.R. and the Richmond and Danville R.R., Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy track and rolling . . . Map (db m66003) HM
79 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — 29 — Southside Virginia Community CollegeKeysville, Virginia — Charlotte County
On Tech Lane at Lunenburg Highway (Virginia Route 40) on Tech Lane. Reported permanently removed.
Southside Virginia Community College has two campuses: the Christanna Campus in Alberta, which opened in 1970, and the John H. Daniel campus in Keysville, which opened in 1971. The college is part of the statewide system of community colleges . . . Map (db m31025) HM
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80 Virginia, Charlotte County, Keysville — CR3 — Southside Virginia Community CollegeKeysville, Virginia — Charlotte County —
On Daniel Road just north of Lunenburg Highway (Virginia Route 40), on the right when traveling north.
Southside Virginia Community College has two main campuses: the Christanna Campus in Alberta, which opened in 1970, and the John H. Daniel Campus in Keysville, which opened in 1971. The college is part of the statewide system of community . . . Map (db m180617) HM
81 Virginia, Charlotte County, Phenix — FR-15 — Rough Creek Church
On Red House Road (Virginia Route 727) at Rough Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Red House Road.
A chapel was built here in 1765-1769 by order of the vestry of Cornwall Parrish. Following the disestablishment and a brief period of irregular use, the property passed to the Republican Methodists, a denomination then active in the South. It was . . . Map (db m66061) HM
82 Virginia, Charlotte County, Randolph — Roanoke StationThe Battle of Staunton River Bridge — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On River Road (County Route 607) at Mulberry Hill Road (County Route 641), on the right when traveling west on River Road.
In late June 1864, Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia were engaged in a desperate defense of the city of Petersburg. Victory for Lee depended on a steady flow of supplies from the west, brought in by rail. To force . . . Map (db m107583) HM
83 Virginia, Charlotte County, Randolph — Wilson’s orders were to destroy the Richmond and Danville Railroad to the greatest extent possible — The Union Trail
On River Road (County Route 607) at Mulberry Hill Road (County Route 641), on the left when traveling west on River Road. Reported unreadable.
Brigadier General James H. Wilson and his Third Division, as well as Brigadier General August V. Kautz’s small cavalry division of the Army of the James, had participated in Grant’s railroad-breaking expeditions from the beginning. The received word . . . Map (db m107591) HM
84 Virginia, Charlotte County, Randolph — Wilson-Kautz Raid“Destroy both those roads”
On River Road (County Route 607) at Mulberry Hill Road (County Route 641), on the right when traveling west on River Road.
In late June 1864, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia were engaged in a desperate defense of the city of Petersburg. Victory for Lee depended on a steady flow of supplies, brought in by rail. To force Lee from . . . Map (db m107472) HM
85 Virginia, Charlotte County, Red House — Z-114 — Charlotte County / Appomattox County
On Red House Road (U.S. 15) at Wheelers Spring Road (Virginia Route 725), on the right when traveling south on Red House Road.
Charlotte County Area 496 square Miles Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried in the western section at Red . . . Map (db m233029) HM
86 Virginia, Charlotte County, Red House — FR-3 — Red House
On Red House Road (Virginia Route 727) at Lawyers Road, on the right when traveling south on Red House Road.
This old tavern was built by Martin Hancock about 1813 on the site of his earlier cabin. It was a noted stopping place and trade center on the old south road to the West.Map (db m66060) HM
87 Virginia, Charlotte County, Red Oak — Z-44 — Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County
On Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.2 miles south of Wheatland Road (County Route 640), on the right when traveling south.
Charlotte County. Area 496 Square Miles. Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke lived in this county, and Henry is buried here. . . . Map (db m31876) HM
88 Virginia, Charlotte County, Red Oak — 31 — Salem SchoolRed Oak, Virginia — Charlotte County
On Cargills Creek Road (County Route 632) at Salem School Road (County Route 608), on the right when traveling west on Cargills Creek Road. Reported permanently removed.
After the Civil War, in the Red Oak area of Charlotte County, many freed slaves were welcomed to worship at Antioch Baptist Church, a traditionally white church. The Antioch congregation helped raise money to build Salem Baptist Church in . . . Map (db m30999) HM
89 Virginia, Charlotte County, Red Oak — CR4 — Salem SchoolRed Oak, Virginia — Charlotte County —
On Cargills Creek Road (County Road 632) just west of Tobacco Hill Road (County Road 608), on the right when traveling west.
After the Civil War, in the Red Oak area of Charlotte County, many freed slaves were welcomed to worship at Antioch Baptist Church, a traditionally white church. The Antioch congregation helped raise money to build Salem Baptist Church in . . . Map (db m182464) HM
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90 Virginia, Charlotte County, Saxe — Carrington's Mill"The D_ _ _ Rebels" — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
Near Hailey Road (County Route 759) at Sylvan Hill Road (County Route 612).
In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R.R. and the Richmond and Danville R.R., Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy track and rolling . . . Map (db m31004) HM
91 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — M-9 — Paul Carrington
On Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) at Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607), on the right when traveling south on Barnesville Highway.
Member of House of Burgesses, 1765-1775, of Virginia conventions, 1774-1788, including Constitutional Conventions, of first Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. A founder of Hampden-Sydney College. Lived and is buried at Mulberry Hill nearby.Map (db m31864) HM
92 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — F-80 — Roanoke Plantation
On Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.3 miles north of Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607), on the right when traveling south.
Nine miles west is Roanoke, home of John Randolph, a member of the House of Representatives for many years, and Senator. Randolph at first was Jefferson's lieutenant and later on an opponent and critic, but he never lost the love of his . . . Map (db m31860) HM
93 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — F-82 — Staunton Bridge Action
On Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.3 miles north of Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
The railroad bridge over Staunton River, nine miles west, was held by a body of Confederate reserves and citizens from Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg counties against Union cavalry raiding to destroy railroads, June 25, 1864. When the Unionists . . . Map (db m31862) HM
94 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — F-82 — Staunton Bridge Action
On Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.2 miles north of Cannery Lane, on the left when traveling north. Reported damaged.
On 22 June 1864, more than 5,000 Union cavalrymen under Brig. Gens. James Wilson and August Kautz left Petersburg, newly under siege, to cut Confederate supply lines. Moving along the South Side and Richmond & Danville Railroads, they tore up track . . . Map (db m182492) HM
95 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — FR-28 — The War of 1812 / War of 1812 Opposition — John Randolph
On Kings Highway (U.S. 360) west of Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west.
The War of 1812. Impressment of Americans into British service and the violation of American ships were among the causes of America's War of 1812 with the British, which lasted until 1815. Beginning in 1813, Virginians suffered from a British . . . Map (db m107493) HM
96 Virginia, Charlotte County, Wylliesburg — WylliesburghFirst Rest — Wilson-Kautz Raid —
On Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607) at Moody Circle Road, on the left when traveling west on Jackson-Vaughan Road.
In June 1864, to deny General Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side Railroad and the Richmond and Danville Railroad, General Ulysses S. Grant sent General James H. Wilson and General August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid to destroy . . . Map (db m40791) HM
97 New Brunswick, Charlotte County, Bayside — A Checkered History / Une historie mouvementée
Near New Brunswick Route 127, 9 kilometers south of New Brunswick Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
English: In 1984, the United States Congress designated Saint Croix Island an international historic site in recognition of the historical significance of the Island to the United States and Canada. The majestic Saint Croix . . . Map (db m144503) HM
98 New Brunswick, Charlotte County, Bayside — A French Colony in Acadie / Une colonie française en Acadie
Near New Brunswick Route 127, 9 kilometers south of New Brunswick Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
English: ”Having found no place more suitable than this island... Sieur de Monts… allowed me to draw up the plan of our settlement." Seventy-nine men, including noblemen, artisans, labourers, Catholic and . . . Map (db m144499) HM
99 New Brunswick, Charlotte County, Bayside — A Place to Settle / Un endroit où s’établir
Near New Brunswick Route 127, 9 kilometers south of New Brunswick Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
English: Sieur de Monts named the island Saint Croix Island, and Champlain recorded that: "The island is covered with fir, birch, maple, and oak. It is naturally well located... and is easy to fortify... We considered this the . . . Map (db m144498) HM
100 New Brunswick, Charlotte County, Bayside — A Winter of Despair / Un hiver de désespoir
Near New Brunswick Route 127, 9 kilometers south of New Brunswick Route 1, on the right when traveling south.
English: ”It was difficult to know the country without having wintered there... Winter came upon us sooner than we had expected..." Could you survive a winter on Saint Croix Island if... • dangerous ice cut you . . . Map (db m144501) HM

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