Point of Rocks
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member archway
N 37° 20.108 W 077° 19.627
18S E 293839 N 4134590
Historical marker describing the area where Swift Creek meets the Appomattox.
Waymark Code: WM77V9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Point of Rocks is located two miles south on the Appomattox River. In 1608, Captain John Smith wrote about this high rock cliff which projected out to the channel of the river. Known to all as Point of Rocks, it was severely damaged during a battle between Confederate artillery and Federal gunboats on June 26, 1862. Rock from the point was used to build the wall of the City Point National Cemetery shortly after the Civil War.
Marker Number: S-23

Marker Title: Point of Rocks

Marker Location: West bound lane of VA-10 east of the I-295 interchange.

County or Independent City: Chesterfield County

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Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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