North Bend
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Markerman62
N 37° 20.168 W 077° 03.091
18S E 318260 N 4134135
This marker tells about North Bend plantation that was built by the sister of President William Henry Harrison.
Waymark Code: WMNJDC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2015
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Three miles south is North Bend, a Greek Revival residence built in 1819. Sarah Minge, sister of President William Henry Harrison, and her husband, John, built the original portion of the house located on Kittiewan Creek. Thomas H. Wilcox greatly enlarged the dwelling in 1853. General Sheridan established his Union headquarters here while his 30,000 men crossed the James River on a pontoon bridge at Weyanoke.
Marker Number: V24
Marker Title: North Bend
Marker Location: On VA 5 east of Charles City.
County or Independent City: Charles City County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
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