Washington-Rochambeau Route
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member johnjm99
N 37° 45.798 W 077° 22.068
18S E 291432 N 4182193
Second marker in Hanover Court House
Waymark Code: WM842
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member dustyroades
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General Washington and General Rochambeau passed here on Sept. 13, 1781 on their way to victory at Yorktown. One mile south, they turned east on state route 605.

The marking of this route is a gift from the French Government, Committee of the Bicentennial 1776-1976.
Marker Title: Washington-Rochambeau Route

Marker Location: Route 301, County Seat

County or Independent City: Hanover

Marker Program Sponsor: French Government and the Committee of the Bicentennial 1776 - 1976

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed
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