First Bridge over Pawcatuck River

Near this spot was the ford or Indian trail used until the building of the first bridge over Pawcatuck River about 1712.

Marker is on Broad Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Denmark Hall

This building constructed in 1912

is named in honor of

Dr. Annie Dove Denmark

associated with Anderson College for

36 years, serving as President of the

college from 1928-1953. Dr. Denmark

was a resident of this dormitory

during her tenure.

Marker can be reached from Boulevard (U.S. 29). ...

Pawcatuck River

Pawcatuck River mentioned as the western boundary of Rhode Island in the charter of 1663

Marker is on Broad Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Sussex County Confederate Monument

(front)

Our Confederate Soldiers

“The principles for which they fought live eternally.”

(rear)

List of companies organized in

and sent out from Sussex County:

Co.A, 41st Va. Reg’t, Infantry,

“Sussex Sharp Shooters”;

Co.D, 13th Va. Reg’t, Cavalry;

Co.E, 16th Va. Reg’t, Infantry;

Co.F, 41st Va. Reg’t, Artillery,

Wise’s Legion;

Co.H, 13th Va. ...

The Southern Campaign, Aug 1780 - Apr 1781

After the American defeat at Camden in August 1780, the remnants of the Continental Army regrouped in North Carolina. Lord Cornwallis decided to follow up his victory with an invasion of that state, and advanced from Camden on September 8. ...

Sussex County War Memorial

(front)

Dedicated to the memory of

Sussex County citizens

who gave their lives in

service to their country

1917 – 1958

World War I

William F. Chappell

John J. Ellis

George R. Evans

Richmond W. Holloway

Cassius P. Parsons

Harvey F. Tatum

Edwin F. Wrenn

World War II

Winston Brown

Thomas D. Carr

Elmer H. Council

John H. ...

Archdale Hall

Archdale Hall Plantation was established in 1681 by a royal grant of 300 acres to Richard Baker. The plantation, later expanded to more than 3000 acres, produced indigo and rice. The house which once stood here, built before 1750, was ...

Sussex County Courthouse

Begun 1825

Completed 1828

Built by Dabney Cosby

master brickmason under Thomas Jefferson

in the construction of the University of Virginia

Declared a National Historic

Landmark 1973-Exterior restored

by the Board of Supervisors and

the Independence Bicentennial

Commission of Sussex County

1975

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Courthouse ...

The Pony Express

Pony Express Trail

This plaque commemorates the passage in 1860 and 1861 of the Pony Express riders from Sacramento to San Francisco through what is now Orinda.

Sponsored by the City of Orinda's Historical Landmark Committee and the Pony ...

The Mackenzie Papineau Battalion of the International Brigades

Spanish Civil War 1936-1939

This monument commemorates the gallant men and women of British Columbia and Canada who offered their lives to defend the principles of democracy and served as the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion of the International Brigades in defence of the ...