One of the Big Four
N 37° 03.056 W 081° 11.287
17S E 483273 N 4100539
This historical marker is located near the home of Virginia State Senator S. H. Newberry of Bland County, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMWMD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2006
Views: 38
This historical marker stands on Route 52 near the Newberry Farm in Bland County, Virginia. This farm was once the home of Virginia State Senator S. H. Newberry who along with three other banded together to defeat the Readjuster Movement. For more information on the Readjuster Movement visit the link shown at the bottom of this waymark.
The text of the marker reads:
ONE OF THE BIG FOUR
"Here is the home of S. H. Newberry, who, with three others composed the “Big Four” in the Virginia Senate. These four men united to defeat objectionable measures of the Readjuster Movement."
Marker Number: KC-3
Marker Title: One of the Big Four
Marker Location: U. S. Route 52, .6 mile south of Route 617
County or Independent City: Bland County, Virginia
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation and Development Commission
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