Wylliesburg in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Staunton Bridge Action
Erected 1934 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-82.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1857.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 51.56′ N, 78° 35.359′ W. Marker was in Wylliesburg, Virginia, in Charlotte County. Marker was on Barnesville Highway (U.S. 15) 0.3 miles north of Jackson-Vaughan Road (County Route 607), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 575 Barnesville Hwy, Wylliesburg VA 23976, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Roanoke Plantation (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Staunton Bridge Action (a few steps from this marker); Paul Carrington (approx. ¼ mile away); The War of 1812 / War of 1812 Opposition — John Randolph (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wylliesburgh (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County (approx. 4 miles away); Carrington's Mill (approx. 6.4 miles away); The Battle of Staunton River Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wylliesburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Staunton Bridge Action".
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Staunton River Bridge. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)
2. Historic Staunton River Foundation & Staunton River Battlefield State Park. (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)
3. Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation (Submitted on June 14, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.