North Virginia Beach , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Claude V. Ricketts
1906 - 1964
— Norfolk —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 30, 2021
Erected by City of Virginia Beach.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, and the Virginia Legends Walk series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 36° 50.488′ N, 75° 58.427′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in North Virginia Beach. Marker is on Atlantic Avenue just south of 14th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach VA 23451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Secretariat (here, next to this marker); James P. Lannon (here, next to this marker); Arthur Ashe (here, next to this marker); Meriwether Lewis (here, next to this marker); Chief Powhatan (here, next to this marker); Richard E. Byrd (here, next to this marker); L. Douglas Wilder (here, next to this marker); Matthew Fontaine Maury (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.