Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is a historic family cemetery located near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It is the burial site of American Revolutionary War Colonel, naval officer, and Congressman Josiah Parker (1751-1810). Its location was rediscovered in 2001. The family believes a total of 30 persons are buried at the site.[3]
Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery | |
 Old Macklesfield Road, a private drive leading to the cemetery, in April 2017 | |
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| Location | Approx. 50 yds from jct. of Old Macklesfield Rd. and Macklesfield Ct., near Smithfield, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°58′33″N 76°32′10″W / 36.97583°N 76.53611°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architectural style | Family Cemetery |
| NRHP reference No. | 04000381[1] |
| VLR No. | 046-5049 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 27, 2004 |
| Designated VLR | December 4, 2002[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ unknown (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying three photos