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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO3C_law-politics-in-18th-century-isle-of-wight_Smithfield-VA.html
Constructed in 1750 and 1751, this building was the center of law and politics in Isle of Wight County until 1800, when the seat of county government was moved to its current location, seven miles south of Smithfield.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO3B_isle-of-wight-county-confederate-monument_Smithfield-VA.html
1861-1865Confederate Dead
Isle of Wight's loving tribute,to her heroes of 1861 to 1865."They bravely foughtThey bravely fellThey wore the grayThey wore it well"
"Bright were the lives they gave for us; The land they struggled to save for usW…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO34_nike-ajax-missile-radar-control-site-n-75c_Carrollton-VA.html
The Cold War and Nike-Ajax Base N-75
Here was located site N-75C (C for control) and the counterpart site N-75L (L for launch) was located at Carrollton Nike Park.
The "Cold" War (1949-1990) is so named because no actual armed conflict took …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO31_people-and-places-circa-1957-at-n-75l_Carrollton-VA.html
U.S. Army units stationed at N-75L/C
The Army Antiaircraft Command (ARAACOM), with both guns and missiles, was established 1 July 1950. It was re-designated Army Air Defense Command (ARADCOM) on 21 March 1957 after all units were converted to m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO2W_missile-magazine-and-launch-operations_Carrollton-VA.html
Specifications
Range: 25-30 miles Speed: Mach 3 (1,679 mph) Altitude: 70,000 feetLength: 34 feet 10 inches with booster Missile only: 21 feetWeight: 2,455 lbs. with booster Missile only: 1,000 lbs.Diameter: 12 inches Wingspan: 4 feet 6 inchesWa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO2M_1954-nike-ajax-missile-site-n-75l_Carrollton-VA.html
The Cold War and Nike-Ajax Base N-75
The "Cold" War (1949-1990) is so named because no actual armed conflict took place between the two alliances: The Warsaw Pact and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It began when Joseph Stalin, d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO1K_boykins-tavern_Smithfield-VA.html
Boykin's Tavern is a rare surviving example of the hostelries once common in Virginia courthouse complexes, where they offered food and accommodations for people attending court. The original structure was built in the late 18th century for Maj. F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO1H_josiah-parker_Carrollton-VA.html
Col. Josiah Parker (1751-1810) served in the Revolutionary War in the 5th Virginia Regiment from Aug. 1776 until July 1778 when he resigned his commission. Parker distinguished himself at the Battle of Trenton (25-26 Dec. 1776), the Battle of Prin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO1F_warraskoyack-indians_Carrollton-VA.html
Near here, where the Pagan River empties into the James River stood the small village of Mokete of the Warraskoyack Indians. Another Warraskoyack village called Mathomank existed on Burwell's Bay. The principal settlement of Warraskoyack was locat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO16_old-isle-of-wight-courthouse_Smithfield-VA.html
Smithfield served as the county seat from 1752 to 1801. The Old Isle of Wight Courthouse was built in 1752. Constructed by William Rand, it is one of Virginia's few surviving colonial structures and is notable for having a semicircular apse with a…