Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pleasants v. Pleasants
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 37° 25.545′ N, 77° 18.038′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Long Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west on New Market Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henrico VA 23231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Market Road (approx. half a mile away); First Battle of Deep Bottom (approx. 0.6 miles away); The War of 1812 / Richmond's War of 1812 Defensive Camps (approx. one mile away); Battle of New Market Heights (approx. one mile away); New Market Heights (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named New Market Heights (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named New Market Heights (approx. 1.1 miles away); Deep Bottom Landing (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Additional keywords. Pleasants v. Pleasants
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