Sabot Hill
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bluesnote
N 37° 37.070 W 077° 45.594
18S E 256411 N 4166996
This is one of many markers along Route 6.
Waymark Code: WMN47E
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2014
Views: 2
The plaque says, "It was named for Sabot Island, supposed to resemble a wooden shoe. Sabot Hill was the home of James A. Seddon, member of Congress and Confederate Secretary of War, 1862-65, who built the house in 1855. It was visited by Dahlgren in his raid, March 1, 1864."
Marker Number: SA 18
Marker Title: Sabot Hill
Marker Location: Route 6
County or Independent City: Goochland
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission
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