HISTORIC TAPPAHANNOCK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member alaskrt
N 37° 55.813 W 076° 51.492
18S E 336693 N 4199700
Historic Tappahannock founded in 1680.
Waymark Code: WM1XWG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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The town was founded in 1680 under the name of Hobbs His Hole. In 1682, a port was established here and called New Plymouth. In 1808, the name was changed to Tappahannock. The British Admiral Cockburn shelled the town, December 1, 1814. An old customs house and a debtors' jail are here.
Marker Number: N 21

Marker Title: HISTORIC TAPPAHANNOCK

Marker Location: Tappahannock, VA

County or Independent City: Tappahannock, VA

Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission

Web Site: Not listed
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