First Poles Arrive
Posted by: bluesnote
N 37° 13.770 W 076° 46.837
18S E 342038 N 4121816
This is one of a series of markers along Jamestown Road.
Waymark Code: WMQQD2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2016
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The plaque says, "Skilled craftsmen of Polish origin recruited by the Virginia Company began arriving in Jamestown aboard the Mary and Margaret about 1 Oct. 1608. Poles contributed to the development of a glass factory and the production of stash, naval stores, and wood products. Soon samples of their work were shipped back to England. The workers were so highly prized that they were assigned apprentices so that their skill "Shall not dye with them." Capt. John Smith praised their work this in his writings. Court records indicate that as a result of a labor dispute, Poles were granted full voting rights on 21 July 1619."
Marker Number: W 100
Marker Title: First Poles Arrive
Marker Location: Jamestown Settlement
County or Independent City: James City County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
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