Seaford in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Seaford
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Seaford Marker
Settlement began here in 1636, when John Chisman patented 600 acres on Crab Neck, a peninsula bounded by Chisman Creek and Back Creek, a tributary of York River. The neck then lay in Charles River Parish in York County, one of the eight original shires created in 1634. A Confederate fortification stood near the narrowest part of the neck in 1862, and during the Civil War Union troops destroyed Zion Methodist Church here. Crab Neck post office was established in 1889; its name was changed to Seaford in 1910.Erected 1992 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number NP-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 37° 11.693′ N, 76° 25.979′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Virginia, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Seaford Road (Virginia Route 622) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Goodwin Neck (approx. 1.2 miles away); American Encampment (approx. 3˝ miles away); Moore House (approx. 3˝ miles away); Major General Benjamin Lincoln and His Division (approx. 3˝ miles away); Wear Of Centuries (approx. 3.6 miles away); Virginia Militia (approx. 3.6 miles away); Wormley Creek Crossing (approx. 3.6 miles away); American Approach Road (approx. 3.7 miles away).
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Seaford Rd (facing east)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
