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Virginia Historical MarkersQuiyoughcohannock Indians

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The Quiyoughcohannock were one of the first Virginia Indians the English settlers encountered.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/10/2006

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersBacon's Castle

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Bacon's Castle was a home built in 1655. During Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 it was seized by the rebels.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 08/07/2006

last visited: 11/20/2010

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Virginia Historical MarkersHog Island

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Hog Island was the place Jamestown settlers kept their hogs in 1608.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 08/07/2006

last visited: 05/09/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersPleasant Point

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Pleasant Point is located on the James River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/29/2007

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersChippokes Plantation

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Chippokes Plantation is now a state park dedicated to depicting life during the colonial period.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/29/2007

last visited: 11/20/2010

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Virginia Historical MarkersHistory on Crouch's Creek

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Crouch's Creek was originally called Tappahannock Creek.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/29/2007

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersFort Huger

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One mile northeast, at Hardy’s Bluff on Lawne’s Neck, existed Fort Huger, a Civil War earthen fortification.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 03/16/2020

last visited: 10/20/2021

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Civil Rights MemorialsFort Huger - Smithfield VA

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Beginning in July 1861, enslaved and freed blacks assisted in the construction of Fort Huger.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 08/24/2023

last visited: 08/25/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFort Huger - Smithfield VA

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Fort Huger marker is on Fort Huger Drive (Virginia Route 676), Smithfield VA 23430 in Isle of Wight County. Marker Number: K-327.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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Virginia Historical MarkersSmith's Fort Plantation

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Smith's Fort was on the opposite side of the James River from Jamestown.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/28/2007

last visited: 03/21/2013

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsConfederate Soldier Memorial of Surry County

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A granite and Bronze Memorial to Confederate Soldiers from Surry County, Virginia

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member AZkayaker

location: Virginia

date approved: 02/14/2009

last visited: 03/21/2013

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Signs of HistoryWorking the Land Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail - Surry, VA

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Indians cultivated fertile lands along the James River for centuries before the colonists arrived in 1607. They grew squash, corn, and beans to supplement their diet of native plants, fish, shellfish, and game.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/22/2020

last visited: 09/25/2021

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Signs of HistoryCaptain John Smith’s Adventures on the James -Surry, VA

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Captain John Smith’s Adventures on the James-Chippokes Plantation State Park— James River beach —Prior to unloading at Jamestown, the English sailed the James in search of a suitable location. In his account, George Perch recalls crossing to the southern shore on May 5, 1607 at the invitation of a chief he misidentifies as the "Werowance of Rapahanna."

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/22/2020

last visited: 09/25/2021

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Official Local Tourism AttractionsChippokes State Park - Surry VA

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Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/26/2023

last visited: 09/26/2023

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Coin-Op BinocularsCoin-Operated Binoculars at Chippokes State Park - Surry VA

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The Coin-Operated Binocular at Chippokes State Park is at the water's edge. Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/27/2023

last visited: 09/27/2023

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State/Provincial ParksChippokes State Park - Surry VA

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Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/27/2023

last visited: 09/27/2023

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Civil Rights MemorialsWorking the Land Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail - Surry, VA

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Indians cultivated fertile lands along the James River for centuries before the colonists arrived in 1607. They grew squash, corn, and beans to supplement their diet of native plants, fish, shellfish, and game.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/27/2023

last visited: 09/27/2023

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Wikipedia EntriesChippokes State Park - Surry VA

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Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/26/2023

last visited: 09/26/2023

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'You Are Here' Maps'You Are Here' Maps-Chippokes State Park - Surry VA

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The 'You Are Here' Map shows that you are at Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry VA 23883

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/26/2023

last visited: 09/26/2023

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Virginia Historical MarkersSouthwark Parish Churches

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Southwark Parish was a colonial church in Surry County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/30/2007

last visited: 05/09/2009

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Virginia Historical MarkersEnglish Settlement on Gray's Creek

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Early settlements were part of the defense of Jamestown across the river.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/30/2007

last visited: never

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Virginia Historical MarkersPace's Paines

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Richard Pace rowed across the James River to Jamestown to warn of a possible attack.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member VirginiaSeeker

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/30/2007

last visited: never

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BattlefieldsBattle at Fort Huger - Smithfield VA

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Union Cmdr. John Rodgers led a gunboat squadron up the James River on May 8, 1862. USS Galena, USS Aroostook, and USS Port Royal steamed toward Fort Huger and attacked at 11:20 A.M. Aroostook and Port Royal took position and shelled the bluffs.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 11/21/2020

last visited: 10/16/2021

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U.S. Civil War SitesFort Huger-Defending the James River - Smithfield VA

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Slaves and free blacks constructed the fort under direction of the Confederate Engineer Bureau, and detachments of Lt. Col. Fletcher Archer’s 5th Virginia infantry Battalion were posted here.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 06/27/2023

last visited: 06/27/2023

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Lion StatuesResidential Lion, Smithfield, VA

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A simple lion in front of a residence in Smithfield, VA.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Roberson

location: Virginia

date approved: 01/02/2006

last visited: 01/02/2008

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