 Marker ID:
K243 Title:
Smithfield
Location: Rte 10, Smithfield VA Description:
"The town was established in 1752. The Masonic Hall was
built in 1753. Benedict Arnold occupied the town , January
15, 1781. At Cherry Grove Landing near by, skirmishing
took place on April 13-15 1864, and the Confederates made
a daring capture of a Union vessel on December 5, 1864."
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