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

Gateway to the Chesapeake Bay

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2025

1. Gateway to the Chesapeake Bay Marker

Inscription.
Cape Henry Memorial is part of the Colonial National Historical Park. This park encompasses two other significant areas: Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in 1607, and Yorktown, the last decisive battle in the American Revolutionary War, 1781. In order to fully comprehend the total history of the park, plan to visit these other historic sites.

Yorktown is approximately one hour away in driving time from Cape Henry. You may then proceed on the Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile scenic drive, to reach Jamestown. Cape Henry Memorial is administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1607.

Location. 36° 55.667′ N, 76° 0.547′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Fort Story. It is at the intersection of Antic Avenue and New Guinea Road, on the right when traveling west on Antic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia Beach VA 23459, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Cape Henry Memorial Cross (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Capes 1781 (here, next to this marker); Cape Henry Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); French British Naval Engagement Off the Virginia Capes (within shouting distance of this marker); François Joseph Paul de Grasse (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of the Capes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Landing (about 800 feet away); Old Cape Henry Lighthouse (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2025

2. Gateway to the Chesapeake Bay Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.