Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Jericho Ditch

Photographed by Kathy Richardson, March 31, 2016

1. Jericho Ditch Marker

Inscription. Jericho Ditch, 9 miles long was dug by slave labor in early 1800's to enable the Dismal Swamp Land Company to remove the timber, to drain lowland and provide access to Lake Drummond.

Erected by Camp MFG Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 36° 42.926′ N, 76° 33.895′ W. Marker is in Suffolk, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of White Marsh Road and Jericho Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1330 White Marsh Road, Suffolk VA 23434, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nansemond Collegiate Institute (approx. ¾ mile away); Nansemond Industrial Institute (approx. ¾ mile away); Mr. Peanut (approx. 1.3 miles away); Safe Haven (approx. 1.3 miles away); Obici-Oderzo Fountain Marker (approx. 1.3 miles away); President's Days Plaque (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old City Hall Bell (approx. 1.4 miles away); Booker T. Washington High School (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffolk.

Another marker is no

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longer nearby. East Suffolk School Complex (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2016, by Kathy Richardson of Glen Allen, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,720 times since then and 79 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 31, 2016, by Kathy Richardson of Glen Allen, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.