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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Adjacent to Virginia Beach, Virginia
▶ Chesapeake (48) ▶ Hampton (144) ▶ Norfolk (107) ▶ Northampton County (45) ▶ Currituck County, North Carolina (39)
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| | Total project cost, building time and opening dates
(No local, State or Federal Tax Money Used)
North - $200,000,000 - 42 Months
Opened April 15, 1964
South - $250,000,000 - 46 Months
Opened April 19, 1999
Length 17.6 Miles Shore . . . — — Map (db m106569) HM |
| | Surface-borne combatants conduct at-sea battle operations against air, surface, and subsurface enemies and protect sea lanes.
Sub-surface combatants destroy enemy ships, primarily submarines, to prohibit the employment of such forces against . . . — — Map (db m106568) HM |
| | A vast and fragile ecosystem that extends through six states and empties into the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay region is a mosaic of land and water. Its ports, urban centers, suburbs, and farms are home to almost 17 million people, its . . . — — Map (db m106570) HM |
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On the morning of September 5, 1781, a line of 19 British warships appeared off this cape, headed for Chesapeake Bay. Surprised at anchor in the mouth of the bay, the crews of 24 French warships scrambled out to challenge them. Both fleets sailed . . . — — Map (db m23139) HM |
| | In September 1781, a naval engagement between two powerful fleets denied British forces access to the Chesapeake Bay and trapped Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. This little known battle helped end British domination in America. What led to this . . . — — Map (db m138094) HM |
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British Naval Blockade and Cape Henry Lighthouse
During the War of 1812, a British naval blockade along much of the U.S. East Coast disrupted foreign trade and interfered with commerce. On 4 Feb. 1813, the blockade was extended to the . . . — — Map (db m94317) HM |
| | Here at Cape Henry first landed in America, upon 26 April 1607, those English colonists who, upon 13 May 1607, established at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English colony in America.
Erected by the National Society, Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m23198) HM |
| | The first railroad to Cape Henry was a temporary tramway built in 1880 to transport materials for the construction of the new Cape Henry Lighthouse. In 1902 the Chesapeake Transit Company opened an electric rail line from Norfolk to the cape, . . . — — Map (db m138073) HM |
| | This concrete circular gun mount remains as part of a 16 inch howitzer battery built to defend the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. The battery was active until the final days of World War II when it was declared obsolete and scrapped. The below . . . — — Map (db m94330) HM |
| | Landed April 26, 1607
Captain Gabriel Archer Christopher Newport
Hon. George S. Percy Bartholomew Gobfold
Edward Maria Vincefeld
with twenty-five others
who
calling the place
"Cape Henry"
planted a cross
April 29, 1607
"Dei . . . — — Map (db m77578) HM |
| | Construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse was authorized by the First United States Congress on August 7, 1789.
President George Washington personally reviewed bids in January, 1791 and chose John McCombs, a New York Bricklayer, as contractor. . . . — — Map (db m77577) HM |
| | Welcome to Fort Story, home to a variety of U.S. Army and Navy units. The installation's 1,451 acres are presently used for training by the Army's 7th Sustainment Brigade, Naval Amphibious forces and Special Operations forces. The post also serves . . . — — Map (db m79242) HM |
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This statue, a gift from France is placed here, overlooking the waters where Admiral Comte de Grasse successfully engaged the British Fleet on September 5, 1781. The “Battle of the Capes” prevented crucial reinforcements from reaching . . . — — Map (db m32983) HM |
| | "…I wish it was in my power to express to Congress how much I feel myself indebted to the Count of deGrasse and his fleet…" G. Washington Oct 19, 1781
"…I consider myself infinitely happy to have been of some service to the United . . . — — Map (db m138085) HM |
| | Governor Alexander Spotswood first proposed building a lighthouse at Cape Henry in a message to the Virginia House of Burgesses on November 27, 1720. He suggested the province of Maryland should help pay part of the construction costs. For the next . . . — — Map (db m65675) HM |
| | Land given by the State of Virginia 1789
First Lighthouse built by the United States Government
Deeded by Congress in 1930 to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities — — Map (db m77547) HM |
| | Originally known as Kemp's Landing, Kempsville is located at the head of the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River. By the middle 1700s, it had become an important port community. Colonial Governor Lord Dunmore's forces fought the Princess Anne . . . — — Map (db m73903) HM |
| | Navy - Marines - Army - Army Air Corps
Dec. 8, 1941 — May 6, 1943
In honor of the 60,000 "Battling Bastards" of Bataan/Corregidor Philippine Islands
May we never forget their sacrifices — — Map (db m98417) HM |
| | The same inscription is engraved on both sides of the marker:
In memory of those 2403 heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and to the survivors of Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii
A day that will live in infamy
"Remember Pearl Harbor" . . . — — Map (db m98416) WM |
| | Dedicated to
U.S.N. Armed Guard of World War II
The Armed Guard of WW II came into existence on April 15, 1941 as USN Naval Reserves began special gunnery training. On September 25, 1941, orders were given to train 200 officers and 1000 men . . . — — Map (db m94336) HM WM |
| | Camp Ashby, a World War II prisoner of war camp for German soldiers, occupied more than 200 acres just north of here. It’s headquarters was the main building of the former Tidewater Memorial Hospital, a tuberculosis sanitarium that had opened on . . . — — Map (db m129862) HM |
| | Francis Land House, circa 1732. Placed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, 1975.
The Francis Land House, circa 1732. Marked by Princess Anne County Chapter, NSDAR, Bicentennial Project, Nov. 13, 1976. — — Map (db m2628) HM |
| | History of Thalia. The word “Thalia” is derived from the Greek “thallein”, meaning to flourish and bloom. The community of Thalia is generally bounded on the west by Thalia Creek, on the east by Lynn Shores Road, on . . . — — Map (db m21224) HM |
| | The Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne Co.
Sponsored the development of this 47 block Atlantic Parkway in 1952-1954, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Highways and the City of Virginia Beach. Many . . . — — Map (db m84229) HM |
| | In 1585, two towns of the Chesapeake Indians
called Apasus and Chesepiooc were visited by the
English Roanoke expedition and later included in
Theodor De Bry's map of Virginia. Archaeological
research conducted in the Great Neck . . . — — Map (db m69664) HM |
| | Seashore State Park at Cape Henry, now known as First Landing State Park, was built by an all African American regiment of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal-era relief program that employed young men ages 17 to 25. The CCC program provided . . . — — Map (db m8315) HM |
| | The de Witt Cottage, built in 1895 by B. P. Holland, Virginia Beach's first mayor, was the first brick structure built at the oceanfront. With 14" thick outside walls and a sturdy foundation, the building has survivied many northeasters and . . . — — Map (db m33352) HM |
| | Near here the first permanent English settlers in North America first landed on American soil, April 26, 1607. From here they went on to make the settlement at Jamestown. The brick lighthouse was built in 1791. — — Map (db m2670) HM |
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Left Plaque
First Landing State Park
(Seashore)
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Board of Historic
Resources Right Plaque . . . — — Map (db m69832) HM |
| | The City of
Virginia Beach
Landmarks Of
Our Nation's Beginning
Historical
Register — — Map (db m84235) HM |
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(panel 1)
After nearly five months at sea, 104 Englishmen landed here at dawn on April 26, 1607. To honor their prince, they named the site Cape Henry and planted a wooden cross.
Fearing rival Spanish vessels, the newcomers headed . . . — — Map (db m98478) HM |
| | Admiral de Grasse, commander of a large French
fleet, gained control of the Chesapeake Bay after
defeating a British fleet off the Virginia Capes on
5 Sept. 1781. Gen. George Washington, commander
in chief of the combined American and French . . . — — Map (db m134231) HM |
| | NAS Oceana started as a fledgling airfield in an isolated area of Princess Anne County. By 1938, as the threat of war was growing closer, carrier squadrons were being established in the area; thousands of new pilots needed training, so the Navy . . . — — Map (db m112676) HM |
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Naval Aviation Monument
This is a monument to the proud heritage of Naval Aviation that has had many of its beginnings in Hampton Roads. It is here in Hampton Roads that the very first take-off from a ship was made by Eugene Ely in 1910. It . . . — — Map (db m107732) HM WM |
| | Because marine mammals are vital members of a balanced ecosystem, Federal laws are in place to minimize the impact of human actives on their health, behavior and habitat. Any action that changes the behavior of a marine mammal is considered . . . — — Map (db m107139) |
| | From the earliest of time humans have been awed by the power of the sea. Early civilizations declared it the domain of a major mythological deity the god of the sea! To the Greeks Poseidon…To the Romans Neptune.
The statue was cast in bronze by . . . — — Map (db m92554) HM |
| | This park was developed by the National Park Service, Interior Department, through the Civilian Conservation Corps, in conjunction with the Virginia Conservation Commission. It covers 3400 acres and was opened, June 15, 1936. Two miles west is . . . — — Map (db m24326) HM |
| | The relationship between Moss, Norway and Virginia Beach had its beginnings when the Norwegian ship, Dictator, went down in a storm off Virginia Beach March 27th, 1891. A shipping line in Moss, Norway owned the Dictator. In 1974 the bond forged in . . . — — Map (db m115195) HM |
| | The Cavalier Hotel, completed in 1927 is emblematic of Virginia Beach’s transformation from small town to major resort during the Roaring Twenties. The hotel’s luxurious accommodations attracted visitors from across the country, including several . . . — — Map (db m134226) HM |
| | In 1871 Congress created the United States Life-Saving Service (USLSS), an organization dedicated to rescuing the men and woman whose ships wrecked off of the United States coast. The USLSS built a total of 285 stations across the country. Five . . . — — Map (db m104857) HM |
| | The War of 1812.
Impressment of Americans into British service and the violation of American ships were among the causes of America's War of 1812 with the British which lasted until 1815. Virginians suffered from a British naval blockade of . . . — — Map (db m104666) HM |
| | On March 27, 1891, the stormy Atlantic Ocean caused the Norwegian bark Dictator to seek haven and repairs in Hampton Roads. Heavily loaded with yellow pine, on a voyage from Pensacola, Florida to England, the Dictator had been damaged by a series of . . . — — Map (db m114335) HM |
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Several markers are located along the Virginia Legends Walk. In order, starting from the eastern entrance, they read as follows:Grace Sherwood
(1660-1730)
Sherwood lived in Princess Anne County from the latter 1600’s until the . . . — — Map (db m33678) HM |
| | More than 30 marine mammal species come to feed in Virginia's food-rich waters. All are migratory, and when and where you see them depend on the species.Bottlenose dolphins and manatees are summer visitors often seen close to the beach while pilot . . . — — Map (db m107140) |
| | The first church on this site was completed in June 1692.
It became the second church building of the
Colonial Era in Lynnhaven Parish.
The construction specifications were for “A Good And
Substantial Brick . . . — — Map (db m135018) HM |
| | This dwelling illustrates the transition from Virginia’s temporary frontier structures of the early 17th century to the more permanent, gentry houses of the 18th century. It stands on land obtained in 1636 by Adam Thoroughgood, who came to the . . . — — Map (db m2528) HM |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m73870) HM |
| | Near this site Lynnhaven Parish Church was built in 1639. The church and its graveyard were the victims of erosion by the waters of the Lynnhaven River. Among gravestones found were those of Adam Thoroughgood and his wife Sarah, and her last two . . . — — Map (db m108916) HM |
| | John Thorowgood Jr., Revolutionary-Era leader,
lived on an 840-acre plantation near here, on Little
Creek. He was elected to the Convention of 1776,
which adopted Virginia’s resolutions for independence,
the Virginia Declaration of Rights, . . . — — Map (db m129841) HM |
| | CAPT Adam Thorowgood (1604-1640) Founder
COL Thomas Walke I (1642-1694) Colonial War
COL Edward Moseley (1661-1736) Colonial War
COL Anthony Walke I (1692-1768) Colonial War
COL Edward Hack Moseley (1717-1783) Colonial War
Lt COL . . . — — Map (db m135219) HM WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m135021) HM |
| | This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places byt the United States Department of the Interior. Lynnhaven House. c. 1725. — — Map (db m2535) HM |
| | Just east stands Old Donation Episcopal Church, built in 1736. It is the third building to serve the colonial era Lynnhaven Parish, established by 1642. The second church, once adjacent to the current building, was converted into a school in 1737. . . . — — Map (db m135009) HM |
| | This is the site of Princess Anne County Training School, the first school for African Americans in the county. The Princess Anne County Training Association and surrounding communities raised money to purchase property to build a high school. In . . . — — Map (db m73895) HM |
| | The Cape Henry Lighthouse & Cross in the seal's center symbolize the beginning of Virginia Beach as well as the United States. The bright sky, sunshine, blue water & sandy beach indicate the importance of tourism & the pleasure of nature available. . . . — — Map (db m48338) HM |
| | The Pembroke Manor House has been place on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. circa 1764.
Historic Landmark Registered Property Pembroke Manor House Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission . . . — — Map (db m2534) HM |
| | The witchcraft case of Grace Sherwood is one of the best known in Virginia. She was accused of bewitching a neighbor’s crop in 1698. Allegations grew over time until the Princess Anne County government and her accusers decided she would be tested by . . . — — Map (db m20361) HM |
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At Witchduck Point, 10am July 10th 1706 Grace Sherwood, the daughter of a carpenter and the wife of a planter in the County of Princess Anne, was accused by neighbors of witchcraft. Grace was tried in the Second Princess Anne Courthouse, found . . . — — Map (db m134928) HM |
| | Originally named for its proximity to the eastern
shore of the Lynnhaven River, the first Eastern
Shore Chapel was built elsewhere by 1689. The
vestry of Lynnhaven Prish commissioned the
building of the third Eastern Shore Chapel in
1754. . . . — — Map (db m69597) HM |
| | Flame Of Hope
This flame will burn continuously
to light the way for the return
of our Prisoners Of War held in
South East Asia
Dedicated by
Concerned Citizens and
Service Men of Tidewater
Area
USS Shenandoah AD . . . — — Map (db m70036) WM |
| | The Flame of Hope monument was conceived in 1972
as a volunteer project headed by Attack Squadron 43 at
Naval Air Station Oceana. The monument provided
squadron personal with a means to express their
concern for the Prisoners of War and Missing . . . — — Map (db m70153) HM WM |
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Charles Kuralt (1934 - 1997) was a native of North Carolina with deep family roots in the Tarheel region. As a distinguished radio and broadcast journalist, Kuralt was the innovator of a popular television news feature, "On the Road." Traveling . . . — — Map (db m95979) HM |
| | Native wetland vegetation is planted around the edge of the lake providing erosion control, water quality benefits, wildlife habitat, and recreation.
Gently sloping bank is planted with grasses to prevent soil from washing into the lake. . . . — — Map (db m106467) |
| | The dream of a structure bridging the lower Chesapeake Bay to connect Virginia's Eastern Shore with the Mainland of Virginia became a reality with the opening of the Bridge-Tunnel on April 15, 1964. This accomplishment can be attributed to the . . . — — Map (db m34862) HM |
| | On the 50th anniversary of the USA DAI Nippon Butoku Kai, this peace monument in Red Wing Park was created by the City of Virginia Beach with lofty aims for people-to-people initiatives of sister cities. The monument stands with prayers and hopes . . . — — Map (db m98428) |
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The Princess County Courthouse was located 200 yards northeast of this point at the time of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America in 1787. This marker erected by the Constitution’s Celebration Commission of Virginia . . . — — Map (db m134627) HM |
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Lord Dunmore, royal governor of Virginia, led a detachment of the British 14th Regiment to this area on 15 Nov. 1775 to disrupt militiamen forming in resistance to royal authority. The Princess Anne militia, waiting in a thicket, fired on the . . . — — Map (db m134567) HM |
| | Every type of Navy ship operates on the Chesapeake Bay en route to or from the great naval installations of Hampton Roads. There are easy ways to identify them, starting with color. Most navies in the world paint their ships gray- although some are . . . — — Map (db m34870) HM |
| | In World War II more than 700,000 American men and women went to the conflict through the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation. Over 900,000 more arrived, including the wounded, survivors of sea battles and prisoners of war.
The U-boat peril reached . . . — — Map (db m34873) HM |
| | In 1861, the Confederate navy converted the hulk of U.S.S. Merrimack into an ironclad, CSS Virginia. On March 8, 1861, the Virginia sank one Union warship and drove another aground in flames before the north's ironclad, U.S.S. Monitor, crossed the . . . — — Map (db m34960) HM |
| | Directly to the east is Cape Henry, which along with Cape Charles, define the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Both "old" and "new" Cape Henry lighthouses are visible.
In September, 1781 the waters off Cape Henry witnessed two-and-a-half hours of . . . — — Map (db m34863) HM |
| | On the morning of December 16, 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt sent the "Great White Fleet" around the world to demonstrate American technology and resolve. Sixteen battleships passed by this point en route to Trinidad and points south, returning to . . . — — Map (db m34867) HM |
| | Near this spot on November 16, 1775
The Skirmish Of Kempsville
John Ackiss, a Minute-Man, was killed
This house served as headquarters for
Lord Dunmore
Erected by Old Donation Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m135204) HM |
| | To
Comte Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse
Admiral of the French Fleet
"Arbiter Of The War"
— — — General George Washington
Victor in the only decisive Naval Battle
in the American Revolution ( the Virginia . . . — — Map (db m37233) HM |
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