Fighting for Time

Historical marker location:

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Gordon Drive and Grant Drive, on the left when traveling north on Gordon Drive.)

Marker installed: 2009

Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

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.