Victoria Boulevard Historic District in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Braddock
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Edward Braddock Marker
Near this monument
disembarked on February 19, 1755
Edward Braddock
Major General and Commander-in-Chief
of all the British forces in America.
His coming marked the beginning
of an important stage in the war
which lost to France
all her extended
American possessions.
(rear)
Erected by the
Colonial Dames
of America in the
State of Virginia
May 9, 1916.
Erected 1916 by Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddocks Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1755.
Location. 37° 1.202′ N, 76° 20.71′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in the Victoria Boulevard Historic District. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Victoria Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. 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 of this marker: Little England (approx. Ό mile away); Blackbeard
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Other markers no longer nearby. Bunch of Grapes Tavern (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); William Claiborne (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The monument was moved 50 feet from the Victoria Blvd median to the northeast corner of the intersection at Bridge Street.
Also see . . . Edward Braddock British commander. (Submitted on July 17, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Edward Braddock Marker (front)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
3. Edward Braddock Marker (rear)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
4. Edward Braddock Marker Gun
No. 8, 16150 lbs., W.P.F. 1876, C.S.S.
Photographed by Virginian-Pilot Photo Staff, February 17, 1926
5. Edward Braddock Marker
Historical photograph from the Hampton Roads Heritage Project, sponsored by the Norfolk Public Library.
Note the marker has apparently been moved from its original location.
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Note the marker has apparently been moved from its original location.
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Photographed by Evan Dwyer, April 21, 2026
6. Edward Braddock Marker
The monument has been relocated - for the second time - to the north side of the entrance to the yacht club.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,286 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 23, 2016. 6. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.
