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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2112_george-poindexter_New-Kent-VA.html
George Poindexter (Poingdestre), a member of
prominent family on the Isle of Jersey in the
English Channel, arrived in Virginia by the 1650s
and settled at Middle Plantation, now Williamsburg.
He acquired land in at least three counties,
pros…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM210X_cumberland-town_New-Kent-VA.html
Richard Littlepage III established Cumberland
Town on the south side of the Pamunkey River
in 1748. A busy shipping center, the town offered
a tobacco inspection station, warehouses, wharves,
and a ferry. The Virginia House of Burgesses
brief…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM210W_french-cannon-at-cumberland-landing_New-Kent-VA.html
Gilbert Chase, a New England ship captain, recovered a bronze French cannon in the Pamunkey River off Cumberland Town in 1816. Two members of his crew descended in a diving bell patented in 1806, which Chase had acquired the rights to use. The 12-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM210S_mcclellans-camp-at-cumberland-landing_New-Kent-VA.html
In May 1862, during the Peninsula Campaign, the Union Army of the Potomac under Major General George B. McClellan advanced up the Pamunkey River toward Richmond, while Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's army moved to defend the city. Cumberl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VLV_harold-j-neale-historical_Providence-Forge-VA.html
Virginia's first State Highway Landscape Engineer, Mr. Neale served in that position from 1930 to 1957 and was recognized nationally as a pioneer in roadside and rest area development. This facility is dedicated in his honor by a grateful Commonwe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUA_chickahominy-water-trail_Lanexa-VA.html
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Sustaining Courage for Exploration
In December 1607 John Smith set out from Jamestown to continue his exploration of the Chickahominy River, which had begun with a series of trading voyages in November. He visited towns upriver fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I2V_harold-j-neale_Providence-Forge-VA.html
Virginia's first State Highway Landscape Engineer - Mr. Neale served in theat position from 1930 to 1957 and was recognized nationally as a pioneer in roadside and rest area development. This facility is dedicated in his honor by a grateful Common…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM161S_arnold-stansley_Quinton-VA.html
October 12th of 1994 Stansley Racing Corp. was awarded the first pari-mutuel license for the state of Virginia. The facility you see is a concept of his son, Brett Lee Stansley, who had the rendering done in a colonial style.
Arnold is grateful…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1618_stuarts-ride_New-Kent-VA.html
In May 1862, Union Gen. George B. McClellan led the Army of the Potomac up the Peninsula to the gates of Richmond. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee assumed command of the Army of Northern Virginia in June and began planning a counterattack. On June …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1616_stuarts-ride_Quinton-VA.html
In May 1862, Union Gen. George B. McClellan led the Army of the Potomac up the Peninsula to the gates of Richmond. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee assumed command of the Army of Northern Virginia in June and began planning a counterattack. On June …