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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJO_nottoway-indians_Courtland-VA.html
The Nottoways' first recorded contact with the English colonist occurred in 1650 in present-day Sussex County. By 1694, due to hostile Indian attacks and encroaching settlers, the Nottoways had moved their main settlement to the mouth of Assamoosi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF2L_nat-turners-insurrection_Boykins-VA.html
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 Wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBWQ_major-joseph-e-gillette_Courtland-VA.html
The "Southampton Cavalry" was formed just north of this site in May, 1861 at what was the Gillette Farm, Cedar Lawn. Joseph E. Gillette was elected captain. The Company eventually became Company A of the 13th Virginia Cavalry. Gillette was promote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBWK_general-thomas-birthplace_Courtland-VA.html
General George H. Thomas, "The Rock of Chickamauga," was born on July 31, 1816, about five miles to the south. A graduate of West Point, Thomas sided with the Union during the Civil War and won distinction in the campaigns in Tennessee.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBVY_thomaston_Newsoms-VA.html
Born here: July 31, 1816Son of John C. ThomasandElizabeth Rochelle ThomasWest Point, Class of 1840General - United States ArmyLoyal to conscience, countryand familyDied: San Francisco March 28, 1870Buried: Troy, new YorkOakwood Cemetery
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBVS_thomaston_Newsoms-VA.html
Gen. George H. Thomas was born in this house on July 31, 1816. He lived here until his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1836, where he roomed his first year with William T. Sherman. After graduation in 1840, Thomas entered…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBVL_mahones-tavern_Courtland-VA.html
One of the oldest buildings in Southampton County, Mahone's Tavern was a social, transportation, and political hub of Jerusalem (now Courtland) because of its proximity to the county courthouse. Beginning in 1796, the structure served as a tavern,…