Samuel H. Yonge, Civil Engineer (1843~1935)
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N 37° 13.811 W 076° 46.786
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A marker noting the contributions of Civil Engineer Samuel H Yonge who designed and constructed works that protected the historic Jamestown Island from erosion by the James River saving an important piece of American history.
Waymark Code: WMBJ2A
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2011
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The text of the marker reads:
"V 440 Samuel H. Yonge, Civil Engineer (1843~1935) - Near this location in 1901, Samuel H. Yonge, a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, spearheaded the design and construction of a seawall/revetment that halted the rapid erosion and loss into the James River of the most-historic part of Jamestown Island. His efforts saved large portions of the island including Jamestown Fort, making possible continued significant archaeological finds at Jamestown. Yonge located, unearthed, and published many of his findings on the island. Another one of his achievements included the dredging of the James River from Richmond to Norfolk. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. Department of Historic Resources, 2007"
Marker Number: V-440
Marker Title: V 440 Samuel H. Yonge, Civil Engineer (1843~1935)
Marker Location: Roadside next to Jamestown Road
County or Independent City: Jamestown, Virginia
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Web Site: Not listed
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