Providence

Providence (HMKZ6)

Location: Farmville, VA 23901 Prince Edward County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 13.761', W 78° 26.55'

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Two miles east is the Glebe House where the Rev. Archibald McRoberts lived during the Revolution. Tarleton, raiding through this section in July, 1781, set fire to the house, but a timely rain put out the flames. Accordingly, the place was named "Providence."
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HM NumberHMKZ6
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Marker NumberF 71
Year Placed1929
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 4:30pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 726891 N 4123380
Decimal Degrees37.22935000, -78.44250000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 13.761', W 78° 26.55'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 13' 45.66" N, 78° 26' 33.00" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6295-6411 Farmville Rd, Farmville VA 23901, US
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