Phoebus in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hampton Monument
Photographed By Kevin W., January 7, 2016
1. Hampton Monument Marker
Near here the English landed April 30, 1607 before going to Jamestown. They were welcomed by the Kecoughton Indians with native religious ceremonies, dancing and feasting.
Marker back:
In 1610, following the starving time at Jamestown, early settlers founded new homes on Hampton's fertile fields, establishing the oldest continuous English-speaking settlement in America.
Dedication marker:
Commemorating the 1607 landing of the English Colonists
Erected 1957 by City of Hampton, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1607.
Location. 37° 0.85′ N, 76° 19.98′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Phoebus. Marker is on Franklin Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hampton VAMC National Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Union Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. half a mile away); Hampton National Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Ultimate Sacrifice (approx. half
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Photographed By Kevin W., January 7, 2016
2. Hampton Monument Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., January 7, 2016
3. Hampton Monument Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., January 7, 2016
4. Hampton Monument Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., January 7, 2016
5. Hampton Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 23, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
