Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Basse’s Choice
Photographed By Laura Troy, September 23, 2007
1. Basse's Choice Marker
In Nov. 1621, Capt. Nathaniel Basse received a grant of 300 acres of land, now known as Basse’s Choice, located nearby. It was one of the first English settlements in Isle of Wight County, though humans had lived there more than 5000 years. On Mar. 1622, during the Powhatan-English War of 1622–1632, attacks coordinated by Chief Opechancanough struck various English settlements including Basse’s Choice. Basse was in England when this event occurred. He resettled the region by 1624, when twenty people lived there. Basse later served in the House of Burgesses and was appointed to the governor’s council in Mar. 1630.Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-242.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1622.
Location. 37° 0.832′ N, 76° 38.053′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bennett’s Plantation (here, next to this marker); Fort Boykin Historic Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); Fort Boykin (approx. 1.7 miles away); Welcome to Fort Boykin Historic Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); Founding Site of Smithfield Packing Company (approx. 2.1 miles away); Isle of Wight County War Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Todd House & the First Smithfield Ham (approx. 2.2 miles away); Wrenn’s Mill (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.
Photographed By Laura Troy, September 23, 2007
2. Bennett's Plantation and Basse's Choice
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 5,441 times since then and 590 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
