Monument planned ahead of Semiquincentennial in 2026
The Patrick County Historical Society and Museum is seeking the names of soldiers who served in the American Revolutionary War and were born, lived, or are buried in the area that became Patrick County.
Nearly 240 names of Revolutionary War veterans are already on the list and will be engraved on a large granite monument to be placed in front of the historical museum at 116 West Blue Ridge Street in uptown Stuart. The monument will honor all who served in the War for Independence with a connection to Patrick County.
Residents who believe they have an ancestor who served are encouraged to provide the soldier’s name, birth and/or death dates (if known), and any information about their service. If you are unsure whether your ancestor served, the historical society will check its list and, if needed, attempt to verify the information through research.
To submit a name or ask questions about the project, contact the monument’s sponsor, John W. Martin, at 336-706-9350 or call the museum at 276-694-2840.
The deadline for submitting names is July 31. While some space will remain available for additions after that date, it will be easier and more affordable to include names before the monument is engraved and installed.
The monument is scheduled to be installed later this year and formally dedicated in 2026, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution—also known as the Semiquincentennial.
