Near Cape Charles in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Land Use
Farming is an important part of the Eastern Shore's history. Early crops were mostly grains and some tobacco. When the ferry and railroad arrived, the area became less isolated, vegetables became more profitable.
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As with many other local families, farming and hunting played an important role for the Fitchett and Hallett families, whose private burial site you see here.
The area's rich waterfowl and fish resources attracted many sport and market hunters. Land owners often used their property as fishing and hunting clubs.
Erected by Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 37° 7.738′ N, 75° 57.728′ W. Marker is near Cape Charles, Virginia, in Northampton County. It can be reached from Nature Trail east of Wildlife Trail Access, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Charles VA 23310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, on the Delmarva Peninsula, 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 of this marker: In the Distance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Vital Site
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
