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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W0W_cole-digges-house-circa-1730-historical_Yorktown-VA.html
"I hope your Lord will think fit to move His Majesty to appoint another Councillor...I humbly recomend to your Lord for that Purpose Mr. Cole Digges a Gentleman who lives very convenient to the Seat of Government, of an ample Fortune, good P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W0V_george-washington-and-francois-de-grasse-a-war-memorial_Yorktown-VA.html
Two of the most significant Revolutionary Warleaders at Yorktown wereGeneral George Washingtonin command of the Allied ground forces, andAdmiral Francois de Grassein command of the French fleet controlling thenearby waters. Their roles were closel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W0U_the-betsy-historical_Yorktown-VA.html
The marker is made up of two panels.Panel 1: The Betsy was built in the port of Whitehaven in 1772 for use in the coal trade. During 1780, the British Navy leased her as a transport assigned to a convoy bound for North America, where she joined …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VB7_charles-cox-house-historical_Yorktown-VA.html
The "Trustees to the Portland of York Towne" deeded this corner lot to Charles Cox, "Inholder" and "Planter" in 1706. Cox probably built the house pictured here before selling the property in 1729 to Thomas Nelson, in whose family it remained for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VB5_early-colonial-custom-house-historical_Yorktown-VA.html
Built in 1706YorktownWas made a port of entry at aGeneral Assembly of the Colony and Dominionof Williamsburg the twenty-third day of October1705 in the fourth year of the reign of herMajesty Queen AnneThe Comte de Grasse ChapterThe National Societ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VAM_yorktown-bicentennial-pine-trees-historical_Yorktown-VA.html
These pines were planted on16 November 1981in recognition of theYorktown Victory Bicentennialby The Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr.,Secretary of the Army
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PKZ_soissonois-regiment_Yorktown-VA.html
These 900 men were quartered here during the Siege. Professional soldiers, many fought again for France on other fields as did the regimental commander Marquis de Saint Maime. He became a Lieutenant-General in 1792 and fought under Napoleon.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PKX_shiloh-baptist-church_Yorktown-VA.html
Shiloh Baptist Church was started in 1863 by former slave and lay minister, John Carey; and Reverend Jeremiah Asher from Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The church sewed the residents of Slabtown, a community established by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PKW_shiloh-baptist-church_Yorktown-VA.html
Shiloh Baptist Church was started in 1863 by former slave and lay minister, John Carey; and Reverend Jeremiah Asher from Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The church sewed the residents of Slabtown, a community established by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PKV_slabtown_Yorktown-VA.html
There is a large settlement near Yorktown, called Slabtown, settled by the government during the war with those who came within the lines. The colored people there are doing such work as they can get to do, oystering, & c. Testimony of Dr. Dani…
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