Historic Markers - Berkeley Plantation Or Harrison's Landing V7

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Berkeley Plantation Or Harrison's Landing V7

Berkeley Plantation Or Harrison's Landing

A short distance south, it was first settled in 1619, when the first Thanksgiving was held here. The present mansion, built in 1726, was the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and president William Henry Harrison. During July and August, 1862, it was the headquarters of General McClellan. The bugle call Taps was composed here then by General Butterfield.

Virginia State Library 1954

Route 5 and Herring Creek Road Charles City County Virginia.


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