Historical Markers in Boykins

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Historical Markers in Boykins

1 ► Virginia, Southampton County, Boykins — Dr. J.M. Bland —

On Meherrin Road (U.S. 35) 0.1 miles south of General Thomas Highway (Virginia Route 671), on the left when traveling north.

A leader in Ruritan in its early days, Dr. J.M. Bland was elected first president of Ruritan National in 1930 at a Suffolk convention. A practicing physician for 50 years, he served on the Southampton Board of Supervisors for 27 years. — — Map (db m258269) HM

2 ► Virginia, Southampton County, Boykins — U-122 — Nat Turner's Insurrection —

On Meherrin Road (Virginia Route 35) south of Cross Keys Road, on the right when traveling south.

On 21 Aug. 1831, enslaved preacher Nat Turner began an insurrection five miles west of here with a force that grew to about 60 men. They killed nearly 60 white people before the revolt was suppressed within two days. In retaliation, white . . . — — Map (db m290875) HM

3 ► Virginia, Southampton County, Boykins — U-122 — Nat Turner's Insurrection

On Maherrin Road (Virginia Route 35) south of Cross Keys Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.

On the night of 21-22 August 1831, Nat Turner, a slave preacher, began an insurrection some seven miles west with a band that grew to about 70. They moved northeast toward the Southampton County seat, Jerusalem (now Courtland), killing about 60 . . . — — Map (db m305420) HM

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