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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBIS_indians-poisoned-at-peace-meeting_West-Point-VA.html
In May 1623, Capt. William Tucker led English soldiers from Jamestown to meet with Indian leaders here in Pamunkey territory. The Indians were returning English prisoners taken in March 1622 during war leader Opechancanough's orchestrated attacks …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBIR_indian-treaty-of-1646_West-Point-VA.html
Shortly after paramount chief Opechancanough's 1644 attacks on English settlers in response to the settlers' encroachment on Indian lands, he was captured and put to death at Jamestown. His successor Necotowance signed a treaty, ratified by the Gr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBIN_new-kent-county_West-Point-VA.html
Established in 1654 from York and named for County Kent, England. In it are Chestnut Grove, Birthplace of Martha (Dandridge) Custis; White House, home of Martha Custis; Poplar Grove, where Martha Custis met George Washington; St. Peter's church, w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBIM_home-of-signer_West-Point-VA.html
Carter Braxton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived at West Point 1777-1786 after fire destroyed his plantation Chericoke, upriver on the Pamunkey. The town house no longer stands. From West Point Braxton channeled war goods to Patrio…
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Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was born on 26 June 1898 in West Point and lived here until entering Virginia Military Institute in 1917. He withdrew a year later and enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving more than 37 years. One of the Corps' most d…
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