Revolutionary War Campaign of 1781

Mechunk Creek

After reinforcements from Brig. Gen "Mad" Anthony Wayne arrived on 10 June 1781, the Marquis de Lafayette moved south from his camp on the Rapidan River to prevent further raids by Gen. Charles Cornwallis British troops encamped at Elk ...

Campaign of 1781

Two miles north, near the mouth of Willis River, Steuben camped, June 5-6, 1781, when driven from Point of Fork by Simcoe.

Marker is at the intersection of Cartersville Road (Virginia Route 45) and Ampthill Road, on the left when traveling ...

Campaign of 1781

Steuben, both on his retreat from Simcoe and on his return north to join Lafayette, passed near here, June, 1781.

Marker is at the intersection of Anderson Highway (U.S. 60) and Cumberland Road (Virginia Route 45), on the right when traveling ...

Campaign of 1781

At Cole's Ferry on Staunton River, twelve miles southwest, Steuben halted his southward march, June 10, 1781.

Marker is at the intersection of David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) and County Road 9093 (County Route 9093), on the right when traveling ...

Revolutionary War Campaign of 1781

The roads through Prince William County were important routes for the Revolutionary War campaign of 1781. In April, the Marquis de Lafayette passed through the county on the King's Highway with a portion of Gen. George Washington's Continental Army. During ...