The Capitol - Williamsburg, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 16.283 W 076° 41.576
18S E 349900 N 4126321
This was the capitol of the state of Virginia, before it moved to the current city of Richmond.
Waymark Code: WMQND0
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2016
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The plaque says, "This historic site was the seat of Virginia's Colonial Government for 75 years. Here in May, 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act and on May 15, 1776, a Virginia Convention unanimously proposed that the Continental Congress "declare the United Colonies free and independent states." On Jun 12, 1776, a Virginia Convention approved George Mason's Declaration of Rights and on Jun 29 adopted the first constitution for the new Commonwealth of Virginia."
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution
Adress of the monument: Not listed
What was the role of this site in revolution?: Not listed
Link that comprove that role: Not listed
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
Who placed this monument?: Not listed
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