Champe Rocks
N 38° 53.918 W 079° 18.970
17S E 646018 N 4306875
Tells about the plot to kidnap Benedict Arnold.
Waymark Code: WMEJP3
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
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Champe Rocks
Near Champe Rocks is the home and grave of Sergeant John Champe who was sent by General Washington and Major Lee to kidnap Benedict Arnold, the traitor, from within the British lines. The daring plot almost succeeded.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Champe Rocks
Marker Location: Along route 55 and 33
County or Independent City: North of Seneca Rocks
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963
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