A proclamation is issued to recognize the Stingray Point Lighthouse as a safe haven and a platform for the escape of slaves in Middlesex County. According to the Southside Sentinel the Board of Supervisors not only approved the “Stingray Point Contraband Sailor Proclamation” but also endorsed the location of a Virginia Department of Transportation historical roadside sign to be placed in front of the Deltaville Community Association building on July 17. The motion to accept the proclamation was unanimously approved by supervisors.