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Providence Forge
Pocahontas Trl E,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 26' 32.483652",
-77° 2' 44.531484"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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Here about 1770, Charles Jeffery Smith, a Presbyterian minister, settled and, with William Holt, built a forge for making farm implements. Francis Jerdone became a partner in 1771. A militia camp was established here in 1781, and Lafayette was here in July and August, 1781.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Providence Forge Historical Marker Location Map, New Kent County, Virginia Map
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