Northwest in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Spring Water Cistern

— The Ferry Plantation House —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Spring Water Cistern Marker

Inscription.
To Our Knowledge …
Spring Water was used by the Ferryman since 1642 when this property was recognized as "Ferry Landing." This spring water remained surfaced and used in 1640 when needed by the adjacent Walke Tavern, located on this property. The floor is paved with handmade clay bricks, formed and baked on this plantation. In 1735 Spring Water was used for the 3rd Princess Anne Courthouse. The Cistern was built in 1888 by the Barnetts. It held water both from the spring with a divider for rain water. A pail was used for dipping the water for house use. The Howrens, in about 1942, put a pitcher pump in the East Wing wash house. Brick structure added to the westside of Courthouse in 1830 is Ferry Plantation House.

"Spring House" researched March 17, 2015

Erected 2015 by Ferry Plantation House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 36° 51.712′ N, 76° 7.078′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Northwest. It can be reached from Cheswick Lane 0.4 miles north of Cheswick Arch, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4136 Cheswick Lane, Virginia Beach VA 23455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ferry Plantation House (a few steps from this marker); Grace Sherwood (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Brick Church” (approx. 0.7 miles away); Founders and Veterans of Lynnhaven Parish Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grace White Sherwood (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Donation Episcopal Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Donation Church (approx. ¾ mile away); The Trial of 1706 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Also see . . . Ferry Plantation. (Submitted on January 9, 2025.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Spring Water Cistern Marker

The Ferry Plantation House Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The Ferry Plantation House Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.