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

Seal of the City of Virginia Beach

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

1. Seal of the City of Virginia Beach Marker

Inscription. The Cape Henry Lighthouse & Cross in the seal's center symbolize the beginning of Virginia Beach as well as the United States. The bright sky, sunshine, blue water & sandy beach indicate the importance of tourism & the pleasure of nature available. The strawberry leaves indicate the value of agriculture to the city's economy. Marlins around the seal perimeter represent sports, fishing, boating and other water activities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 36° 49.872′ N, 76° 7.533′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Northwest. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Edwin Drive and South Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Mount Trashmore Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Trashmore Bank Stabilization (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Thalia / Aunt Penny's Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Camp Ashby (approx. 0.9 miles away); Filipino American Sea Service Veterans (approx. 1.3 miles away); Filipino American Veterans of Hampton Roads (approx.

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1.3 miles away); Filipinos in the U.S. Navy (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Pembroke Manor House (approx. 1½ miles away); Princess Anne County Training School / Union Kempsville High School (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

2. Seal of the City of Virginia Beach Marker

Seal of the City of Virginia Beach atop Mount Trashmore image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

3. Seal of the City of Virginia Beach atop Mount Trashmore

Steps to the top of Mount Trashmore image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

4. Steps to the top of Mount Trashmore

Lake Trashmore Bank Stabilization image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

5. Lake Trashmore Bank Stabilization

Lake Trashmore image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2010

6. Lake Trashmore

Seal of the City of Virginia Beach image. Click for full size.

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7. Seal of the City of Virginia Beach

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 7. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.