Historical Marker
Laurel Hill
Historical marker location:
1091 Ararat Hwy, Ararat, Virginia
( Marker is on Ararat Highway (County Route 773), on the right when traveling south.)
The Birthplace of James Ewell Brown Stuart.
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.