Cape Charles
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southtexas
N 37° 16.089 W 076° 00.481
18S E 410625 N 4125095
WY 4 CAPE CHARLES
Waymark Code: WMGEPA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2013
Views: 8
The Town of Cape Charles was founded in 1884 by Alexander Cassatt and William L. Scott as the southern terminus of the New York. Philadelphia & NorfolkRailroad. The exstension of tracks south fromMaryland to Cape Charles open the Northeastern markets to Eastern Shore seafoodand farm produce. Using railcar barges and passenger steamers, the new port established a link to Norfolk. Cape Charles enjoyed rapid growth and soon became the comercial and residential center of Northampton County. The old town historic district, with its many Victorian - style residence, is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
Marker Number: WY 4
Marker Title: Cape Charles
Marker Location: Virginia Beach, Va.
County or Independent City: Virginia ounty
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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