Eastville in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Home of First Settler

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

1. Home of First Settler Marker

Inscription. Here, in Savage's Neck, was the home of Ensign Thomas Savage, who came to Virginia in 1608. Granted a tract of land by Debedeavon, the "Laughing King" of the indians, in 1619, Savage became the first permanent English settler on the Eastern Shore. A mile west is Old Castle, built in 1721.

Erected 1947 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number WY-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 37° 20.923′ N, 75° 56.88′ W. Marker is in Eastville, Virginia, in Northampton County. It is on Alt. US 13 0.2 miles north of Savage Neck Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eastville VA 23347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

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 location: Home of the First Settler (here, next to this marker); Eastville Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Northampton County Court Bell (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Northampton County Veteran's Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Monument - Eastville, VA (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Northampton County Court Green (approx. 0.3 miles away); Debdeavon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gingaskin Indian Reservation (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Northampton County Court Green (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location titled "Home of the First Settler".

Marker and open field. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

2. Marker and open field.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,569 times since then and 175 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.