Whaleyville in Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dismal Town
Photographed By Kathy Richardson, March 31, 2016
1. Dismal Town Marker
Washington and company used this spot as their Dismal Swamp headquarters. The town was built prior to the Nimmo survey of 1763 on Riddick 402 acre patent.Erected by Camp MFG Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 38.857′ N, 76° 33.288′ W. Marker is in Suffolk, Virginia. It is in Whaleyville. Marker can be reached from the intersection of White Marsh Road and Washington Ditch Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3076 White Marsh Road, Suffolk VA 23434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washington Ditch (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jericho Ditch (approx. 4.7 miles away); Nansemond Collegiate Institute (approx. 5˝ miles away); Nansemond Industrial Institute (approx. 5˝ miles away); Mr. Peanut (approx. 5.7 miles away); Booker T. Washington High School
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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 3,212 times since then and 2,325 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.
