Cape Henry Memorial-Virginia Beach, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 36° 55.680 W 076° 00.534
18S E 410146 N 4087360
English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land. In 1781, Americans could watch from these same sand dunes the largest naval battle of the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WM11RTY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The beginning and end of British America has roots on these windswept sands-English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful crossing to a new land. In 1781, Americans could watch from these same sand dunes the largest naval battle of the Revolutionary War. Our French Allies defeated a British fleet just off this shore to set the stage for General George Washington's victory at Yorktown.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia

Park Designation: Monument/Memorial

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