Bacon's Rebellion Historical

Bacon's Rebellion Historical (HM1VAD)

Location: Williamsburg, VA 23185 James City County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 14.746', W 76° 47.476'

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In 1676 the colony became embroiled in the popular uprising known as Bacon's Rebellion. Frontier settlers
whose homesteads were attacked by hostile Indians, asked Governor Berkeley's government for protection. Fearful and frustrated by the lack of protection, they persuaded young Nathaniel Bacon to lead an expedition against the Indians. Setting out in defiance of authority, he killed Indians indiscriminately, making no distinction between friend and foe. Later, Bacon and his men seized Green Spring and put Jamestown, the capital city, to torch. After the rebel leader's death in October, Governor Berkeley gained the upper hand. Some of Bacon's followers were put on trial at Green Spring and hanged.
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Placed ByJames City County Parks & Recreation
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Date Added Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 341127 N 4123639
Decimal Degrees37.24576667, -76.79126667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 14.746', W 76° 47.476'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 14' 44.76" N, 76° 47' 28.56" W
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Area Code(s)757, 202
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Virginia Capital Trail, Williamsburg VA 23185, US
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