The Elizabeth River - Portsmouth VA
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 50.104 W 076° 17.770
18S E 384420 N 4077359
The Elizabeth River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay, runs between the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk. The river was named “Elizabeth” in honor of Princess Elizabeth Stuart, the eldest daughter of King James I of England.
Waymark Code: WM13815
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2020
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The Elizabeth River-he Elizabeth River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay, runs between the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk. The river was named “Elizabeth” in honor of Princess Elizabeth Stuart, the eldest daughter of King James I of England.
The river was first called “Chesapeake,” after the tribe of Native Americans who lived on its banks. They were an Algonquin-speaking people who depended on the land and water for existence. When John Smith explored the eastern area in 1608, he saw their “golden plots” and other indications of Native American habitation.
Group that erected the marker: Path of History Portsmouth VA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
intersection of High Street and Water Street
in Olde Towne along the seawall at the High Street ferry landing.
Portsmouth , VA USA
23704
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