Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Landing
Photographed By Kevin W., September 27, 2014
1. First Landing Marker
Captain Gabriel Archer Christopher Newport
Hon. George S. Percy Bartholomew Gobfold
Edward Maria Vincefeld
with twenty-five others
who
calling the place
"Cape Henry"
planted a cross
April 29, 1607
"Dei Gratia Virginia Condita"
This tablet is erected by the Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
April 29, 1896
Erected 1896 by Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1791.
Location. 36° 55.55′ N, 76° 0.487′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Fort Story. Marker can be reached from Atlantic Avenue near Cape Henry Road. Marker is on the north face of the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia Beach VA 23459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Public Works Project of the United States Government (a few steps from this marker); History of Cape Henry Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Old Cape Henry Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); British Naval Blockade and Cape Henry Lighthouse / The War of 1812
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Photographed By Kevin W., September 27, 2014
2. First Landing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
