Yorktown Victory Monument - Yorktown, VA
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N 37° 14.004 W 076° 30.299
18S E 366498 N 4121825
A monument dedicated to the U.S. victory over the british at the Battle of Yorktown, the last battle of the American Revolution and the first loss of a war to England.
Waymark Code: WMN4QQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2014
Views: 12
The plaque says, "This monument was authorized by Continental Congress, October 29, 1781, just after news of surrender reached Philadelphia. Actual construction began 100 years later and was completed in 1884. The Original figure of Liberty atop the Victory shaft was severely damaged by lightning. A new work replaced it in 1956. The shaft of Main granite is 84 feet in high which Liberty adds another 14 feet."
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution
What was the role of this site in revolution?:
The last battle of the American Revolution. The site where the English surrendered to the Colonist, ultimately legitimizing independence.
Adress of the monument: Not listed
Link that comprove that role: Not listed
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
Who placed this monument?: Not listed
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