Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Craney Island

Photographed By Cynthia L. Clark, April 21, 2018

1. Craney Island Marker.

Inscription. Craney Island is 2 miles down, and across the Elizabeth River from this point. There on June 22, 1813, the Virginia Militia under General Robert B. Taylor of Norfolk, without losing a man, defeated 4000 British troops. They had come to destroy Norfolk and Portsmouth. Repulsed at Craney Island they wreaked their vengeance on Hampton, which was taken, pillaged, and well–nigh destroyed.

Erected 1957 by Owen Foundry Mfg. Co., Inc. Norfolk.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1813.

Location. 36° 51.666′ N, 76° 18.255′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Ghent. Memorial is on Fairfax Avenue, on the right when traveling north. It is in the 800 block, near the Hofheimer Hall Building of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Gresham Dr, Norfolk VA 23507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth River Restoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Historic Fort Norfolk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atlantic City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Norfolk (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Norfolk (approx. ¼ mile away); Historical Points of Interest

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(approx. ¼ mile away); War of 1812 Elizabeth River Defenses/War of 1812 (approx. ¼ mile away); Development and Architecture of Fort Norfolk (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

More about this marker. This marker is one of three with the title, “Craney Island.” There is also marker number K-268 The Battle of Craney Island. Information about that battle is on the marker, British Command, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, as well. See the “Related Marker” section as a quick reference to all of them.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Craney Island Marker, looking south westerly. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cynthia L. Clark, April 21, 2018

2. Craney Island Marker, looking south westerly.

The Elizabeth River is beyond the Medical Tower Building (pictured right) and across Brambleton Avenue.

Back view of Craney Island Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cynthia L. Clark, April 21, 2018

3. Back view of Craney Island Marker.

Pictured in the background is the emergency room entrance for Sentara-Norfolk General Hospital.

Craney Island Marker, looking south easterly. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cynthia L. Clark, April 21, 2018

4. Craney Island Marker, looking south easterly.

Sentara-Norfolk General Hospital fills the background of this shot. The landing pad for the Nightingale, the emergency-airlift helicopter, is near the ornate awning (left).

Detail of Craney Island Marker’s Seal. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cynthia L. Clark, April 21, 2018

5. Detail of Craney Island Marker’s Seal.

It is inscribed with (counter clockwise from bottom): City of Norfolk Virginia • Town 1682 • Borough 1736 • City 1845.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2018, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 15, 2018, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.