Looney's Ferry
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
N 37° 31.095 W 079° 41.858
17S E 615090 N 4153162
The first crossing across the James River in the western part of Virginia
Waymark Code: WMB5Y
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member dustyroades
Views: 28

Looney's Ferry, established in 1742, was the first crossing of the James River in this region. On the other side of the river was Cherry Tree Bottom, home to Colonel John Buchanan, and above the mouth of this creek stood Fort Fauquier, 1758 - 1763
Marker Number: A-91

Marker Title: Looney's Ferry

Marker Location: U. S. Route 11, 1 miles south of Buchanan, Virginia

County or Independent City: Botetourt County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed

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