Gabriel's Rebellion
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johnjm99
N 37° 47.441 W 077° 22.195
18S E 291323 N 4185236
1800 Slave Insurgency
Waymark Code: WM844
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2006
Views: 15
On 24 Aug. 1800, slave Ben Woolfolk met with other slaves at nearby Littlepage's Bridge to recruit individuals for an insurrection planned for 30 Aug. The insurgents led by Gabriel, a slave owned by Thomas Henry Prosser of Henrico County, intended to march into Richmond, capture Governor James Monroe, and force him and other leaders to support political, social, and economic equality. Intense rains delayed the scheme. Mosby Sheppard of Henrico County notified Monroe of the conspiracy after his slaves, Tom and Pharoah, made him aware of the plot. Monroe called out the militia, who captured many of the alleged conspirators. Trials were held in a number of jurisdictions, including Caroline County, resulting in the execution of Gabriel and at least 25 supporters.
Marker Number: E 115
Marker Title: Gabriel's Rebellion
Marker Location: Route 301
County or Independent City: Caroline
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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