Jamestown in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Argall Town
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 20, 2013
1. Argall Town Marker
About 1617, Deputy Governor Samuel Argall established a settlement on 300 acres near here. Situated on land that had been formerly inhabited by the Paspahegh Indians, the group of dispersed buildings was incorporated into the 3,000-acre Governor's Land tract. John Rolfe reported in 1619 that the settlers had "good & convenyent houses" and that they had "done best of all New-Comers." Nevertheless by 1627 the residents had petitioned to leave the area because of exhausted soil, decayed houses, and difficulty in defending the settlement from attack.Erected 2012 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WT-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1617.
Location. 37° 13.62′ N, 76° 47.028′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Jamestown Road (Virginia Route 31) south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French Troops At Jamestown (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouses Near Jamestown (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Visit (a few steps from this marker); Georgia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Connecticut (about 400 feet away); Maryland (about 400 feet away); South Carolina (about 400 feet away); Massachusetts (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 20, 2013
2. Argall Town Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
