Cape Henry in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Landing
Erected 1936 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number KV-15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1607.
Location. 36° 54.894′ N, 76° 0.689′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Cape Henry. Marker is on Shore Dr (Route 60) north of Atlantic Ave, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia Beach VA 23459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Henry Railroads (approx. ¾ mile away); Fort Story (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Cape Henry Lighthouse (approx. ¾ mile away); History of Cape Henry Lighthouse (approx. ¾ mile away); First Public Works Project of the United States Government (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named First Landing (approx. 0.8 miles away); British Naval Blockade and Cape Henry Lighthouse / The War of 1812 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Circular Gun Mount / Fort Story Family Housing (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.
Additional keywords. Jamestown Colony, First English settlement in the new world
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,354 times since then and 191 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on October 21, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on October 9, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.