Nottoway County / Amelia County

Historical marker location:

1030 Patrick Henry Hwy, Jetersville, Virginia

( Marker is on Patrick Henry Highway (U.S. 360) 0.3 miles west of Holly Farms Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1928

During World War II, Virginia was the site of several major military installations, including the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world.