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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12ZN_the-sacred-lot_Port-Royal-VA.html
On this lot in 1820 the first church to be constructed in the Town of Port Royal was built. The brick building had 12 windows and was inter-denominational. By 1844 it was known as the Methodist Church, even though ministers of other denominations …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVW6_york-lewis-and-clark-expedition_Ruther-Glen-VA.html
Born in Caroline County in 1770, York was a slave of the William Clark family and the only African American on the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. Approximately 34 years old at the time, York was one of the hunters and also accompanied group…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN11_caroline-county-world-war-i-memorial_Bowling-Green-VA.html
In honor of the 461 men of Caroline County who served their country during the Great World War of 1914 - 1918.Their names are recorded at the clerk's office
the followingmade the supreme sacrificeE.C. Purks, Robert Cooper, Lawless P. Fortune, J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMYC_caroline-county-virginia_Bowling-Green-VA.html
(front of marker) The first African-American slaves were brought to Caroline County around 1700. Few records were kept of their existence, except for their status and value as property and the occasional brush with the law. Many slaves of Caroline…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMYB_caroline-veterans-memorial_Bowling-Green-VA.html
"For Those Who Fought For It, Freedom Has A Taste The Protected Will Never Know."
(back of marker) A project of H.E.L.P. Bowling Green with the generous support of: Citizens of Caroline, E.M. Gray & son, Dr. Cathie Butterworth, Rappahannock Ele…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMXP_confederate-monument_Bowling-Green-VA.html
(front of marker) Erected by the people of Caroline County to commemorate the valor and endurance of its soldiers furnished to the Army of the Confederate States of America 1861 - 1865.
(right side of marker) 9th Regiment Va. Cavalry Company2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEXK_hazelwood_Port-Royal-VA.html
Here was the home of John Taylor of Caroline, Jefferson's chief political lieutenant and leading advocate of states rights. He died here in 1824.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEXH_rappahannock-academy_Rappahannock-Academy-VA.html
On this site stood colonial Mount Church, built about 1750. In 1808 the parish glebe was sold and the proceeds were used to establish a school; the church building was turned into Rappahannock Academy, one of the most noted schools in Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEX2_william-clark-birthplace_Ruther-Glen-VA.html
William Clark was born to John and Ann RogersClark on 1 Aug. 1770 on the family farm aboutone mile north. The Clark family moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1784. William Clark served inthe Kentucky militia and in the Indian campaignsin the Old No…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEQ1_caroline-county-hanover-county_Hanover-VA.html
(Obverse)Caroline CountyArea 529 Square MilesFormed in 1727 from Essex, King and Queen, and King William. Named for Queen Caroline, wife of King George II. George Rogers Clark, conqueror of the Northwest, passed his youth in this county.
(Rever…