Lt. Col. Leven Powell

Historical marker location:

12 N Madison St, Middleburg, Virginia

( Marker is on North Madison Street just south of West Marshall Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2003

1737 - 1810. Patriot, Soldier, Statesman, Citizen, and the Founder of Middleburg.

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.