Thoroughgood in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Adam Thorowgood
Photographed By PaulwC3, May 15, 2014
1. Adam Thorowgood Marker
Inscription.
Adam Thorowgood. . Near here stood the house of Adam Thorowgood (1604-1640), who arrived in Virginia as an indentured servant in 1621. After completing his service, Thorowgood became a leading citizen in Lower Norfolk County. In 1635, he received 5350 acres of land for bringing 105 English settlers to Virginia including himself and his wife, Sarah. The couple settled in Lynnhaven Parish, which Thorowgood named after his home in England, King’s Lynn, and he founded its first church and glebe. He was also elected to the House of Burgesses, made a member of the governor’s council, and served as a militia officer and vestryman.
Near here stood the house of Adam Thorowgood (1604-1640), who arrived in Virginia as an indentured servant in 1621. After completing his service, Thorowgood became a leading citizen in Lower Norfolk County. In 1635, he received 5350 acres of land for bringing 105 English settlers to Virginia including himself and his wife, Sarah. The couple settled in Lynnhaven Parish, which Thorowgood named after his home in England, King’s Lynn, and he founded its first church and glebe. He was also elected to the House of Burgesses, made a member of the governor’s council, and served as a militia officer and vestryman.
Erected 2006 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KV-14.)
Location. 36° 54.343′ N, 76° 7.212′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Thoroughgood. Marker is at the intersection of Shore Drive (U.S. 60) and Treasure Island Drive on Shore Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4300 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23455, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Adam Thorowgood. Thoroughgood is the more commonly used spelling of his surname.
Photographed By PaulwC3, May 15, 2014
2. Wide view of the Adam Thorowgood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
