North Virginia Beach , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old British Admiralty Anchor
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USCG Cutter Propeller
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 11, 2025
1. Old British Admiralty Anchor / USCG Cutter Propeller Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 36° 51.139′ N, 75° 58.549′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in North Virginia Beach. It is at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 24th Street, on the left when traveling south on Atlantic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach VA 23451, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buoy Lantern (here, next to this marker); George Farwell Boiler (a few steps from this marker); 24th Street Park (a few steps from this marker); Neighborhood Alert! (a few steps from this marker); Who's in the neighborhood? (a few steps from this marker); U-boats Off the Mid-Atlantic Coast (a few steps from this marker); The United States Life-Saving Service Stations & Crews (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Coast Guard Virginia Lifeboat Stations (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.
Other markers no longer nearby. Stern piece of a ship (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); A portion of the engine from the George Farwell (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 11, 2025
2. Old British Admiralty Anchor / USCG Cutter Propeller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
