Josiah Parker Family Cemetery Explained

Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 4, 2002[1]
Designated Other1 Number:046-5049
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Approx. 50 yds from jct. of Old Macklesfield Rd. and Macklesfield Ct., near Smithfield, Virginia
Coordinates:36.9758°N -76.5361°W
Architecture:Family Cemetery
Added:April 27, 2004
Refnum:04000381

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.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery. unknown. n.d.. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying three photos