Hanover Court House
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johnjm99
N 37° 45.798 W 077° 22.068
18S E 291432 N 4182193
Two markers side by side at Hanover Court House.
Waymark Code: WM841
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2006
Views: 24
Hanover Court House, Erected in 1735. Near here lived in 1610 Machumps, Brother-in-Law to King Powhatan. Near here were born Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. In this building on 1st December 1763 Patrick Henry lighted the torch of liberty in the Parsons' cause. (Back) Here in 1781 were the headquarters of Lord Cornwallis and Lt. Col. Tarleton. Fierce battle fought here 27th May 1862. On 13th June 1862 General Stuart passed on his ride around Gen. McClellan's Army.
Marker Title: Hanover Court House
Marker Location: Route 301, County Seat
County or Independent City: Hanover
Marker Program Sponsor: Hanover Branch A.P.V.A. 1929
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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