Revolutionary War at Portsmouth - Virginia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

In October 1775, Virginia's last Royal Governor, The Earl of Dunmore, made his headquarters at Gosport, one mile south of here. After his defeat at Great Bridge and the distruction of Norfolk, he entrenched at Hospital Point, one mile north, but was driven out in may 1776. Portsmouth was again invaded by the British: Sir George Collier in 1779, Genreal Leslie in 1780. The traitor Benedict Arnold and General Phillips in 1881. Here, on this Portsmouth waterfront in August 1781, Lord Cornwallis embarked 7000 troops and sailed to Yorktown where he surrendered to the vicrorious American and French forces, 19 October 1781.

Marker Title: Revolutionary War at Portsmouth Marker Location: Portsmouth, Va County or Independent City: City of Portsmouth Marker Number: Not listed Web Site: Not listed Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed

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