Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Buckroe
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Buckroe Marker
In 1620, Frenchmen sent over to plant mulberry trees and grape vines settled here. The name was taken from a place in England.Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number WY-92.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1620.
Location. 37° 2.454′ N, 76° 17.562′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Buckroe Beach. Marker is at the intersection of East Pembroke Avenue and South 2nd Street, in the median on East Pembroke Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bay Shore Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bay Shore Beach & Resort (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harbor Defense Regimental Distinctive Insignia (approx. 2 miles away); Phoebus - The Gateway To The New World (approx. 2.2 miles away); Saint Mary Star Of The Sea And Its School
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Also see . . .
1. Buckroe Beach Community News. (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Save Buckroe Beach. Buckroe Beach Bayfront Park Committee (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. E Pembroke Ave & S 2nd St
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
3. Buckroe Beach
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
