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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach and Vicinity
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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 . . . — — Map (db m92554) HM
Sidney S. Kellam King Neptune VI
It was the dedication, perseverance and forward thinking action of one man that brought about in 1963 the merger of what was then a small city on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the rural landscape of . . . — — Map (db m165135) HM
In Honor of the students of
Oceana High School
Who gave their lives in the Service of their Country
World War II
Leroy Bishop • Richard Bond • Jack Brown • Billy Caffee • Spratley Edwards • Leslie Flanagan • Bobby Green . . . — — Map (db m161712) WM
Built in 1903, this station honors and preserves the history of Virginia's coastal communities, maritime heritage and lifesaving history along the coast line. — — Map (db m165963) HM
Dedicated to our Nation’s Commandos
Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDU)
Amphibious Scouts and Raiders (Joint)
Office of Strategic Services Maritime Unit (OSS-MU)
U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT)
U.S. Navy Sea, Air, . . . — — Map (db m161582) WM
This piece is part of a vessel which wrecked south of the Little Island Life-Saving Station, an area now known as Sandbridge in Virginia Beach. It was uncovered in December 1993 near the shoreline following a winter storm. This portion indicates the . . . — — Map (db m165965) HM
Henry was a living symbol of America's struggle for liberty and self-government from British rule. His immortal appeal was, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." He was the first Virginia governor . . . — — Map (db m165912) HM
The Queen of Country Music, her multimillion-selling records are played worldwide. The first female solo artist in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cline also is in the Recording Hall of Fame and the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and was a recipient . . . — — Map (db m165904) HM
President Nixon dubbed her "Ambassador of Love" to the world. "Pearlie Mae" sang with Count Basie and Cab Calloway, starred in the movie version of "Porgy and Bess," won a Tony Award for an African-American version of "Hello Dolly," and received the . . . — — Map (db m165915) HM
Pocahontas, daughter of Algonquin Chief Powhatan, displayed her heroism in 1607 by saving Captain John Smith's life. She was the first Native American to convert to Christianity and receive an English name, "Rebecca." Her marriage to John Rolfe . . . — — Map (db m165922) HM
The Boardwalk Art Show
The Boardwalk Art Show, established in 1955, has become the most respected outdoor fine arts show on the eastern seaboard. Produced and hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), this four day . . . — — Map (db m165147) HM
The Race Point Surfboat was used by the United States Life-Saving Service as one of three methods of rescue. Each station was equipped with two surfboats. This 24'6" replica of a Race Point surfboat was constructed by the Norfolk School of . . . — — Map (db m165971) HM
Byrd, a Naval Academy graduate, pioneered early technology that became the foundation for modern polar exploration and investigation. He also pioneered the technique of nighttime landings of seaplanes on the ocean. On May 9th, 1926 Byrd reached the . . . — — Map (db m165917) HM
In memory of our fallen Shipmates
of the River Patrol Force, known as
“River Rats” ★ a Unit of the Brown Navy of Vietnam
Dedicated Memorial Day 2006 by the Mid Atlantic
Chapter of the Gamewardens of Vietnam Assn., . . . — — Map (db m161583) WM
One of America's most brilliant military strategists, Lee graduated from the U.S. Military Academy 2nd in his class, as the only cadet who never earned a single demerit. He commanded the Confederate Army and surrendered at Appomattox to end the . . . — — Map (db m165923) HM
Seaside Park Casino
A Legend Lost in the Passage of Time
Built in 1912 by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, the Seaside Park Casino became the draw to crowds of people to the Oceanfront. The complex filled up four city blocks and quickly . . . — — Map (db m165158) HM
Secretariat is the most famous thoroughbred in history. He won the Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby (track record, and the only horse ever to run each quarter faster than the previous), the Preakness (track record), and the Belmont (world record) . . . — — Map (db m165945) 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
This piece is a portion of the stern of a vessel shipwrecked off Cape Henry. It was uncovered in May 1983 following a severe storm. The ship, constructed of oak and fastened with copper, bronze, and oak treenails, is estimated to have been about . . . — — Map (db m165974) HM
Thomas J. Jackson served on the VMI faculty as Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy & Instructor of Artillery. His bravery and battle skills led Confederate troops to victory in ten major battles. At Manassas, greatly . . . — — Map (db m165953) HM
Coastal areas along the Atlantic shoreline have always been acutely vulnerable to hurricanes and northeast storms. Virginia Beach is no exception. Ironically, the most massive and destructive storm of the modern era wasn't a hurricane or even a . . . — — Map (db m165157) HM
“The First Family of Country Music,” They switched emphasis from hillbilly instrumentals to harmony vocals, made scores of standard country music classics, and made their “CarterLick” guitar-playing the dominant technique for . . . — — Map (db m165920) 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
U.S. Life Saving Service
During the 41-year period between 1874 and 1915, the journal of the four United States Lifesaving Service Stations covering the 38-mile coastline of Virginia Beach reported a combined total of 185 shipwrecks, earning . . . — — Map (db m165181) HM
This structure was erected in 1903 to replace the original Life-Saving Station built in 1878. It remained an active Unite States Life-Saving/United States Coast Guard station until decommissioned in January 1969. Subsequently, the station was moved . . . — — Map (db m165969) HM WM
The Military Order of the World Wars
Virginia Beach Chapter
… Better to serve than be served …
Denoted Chapter Military Members are
Silver Patrick Henry Award Recipients
“making significant contributions . . . — — Map (db m161675) WM
In 1883, a 19-ile narrow gauge railroad was built from Norfolk to the Oceanfront to transport passengers to the seashore. The trip lasted 45 minutes. Prior to this time, the trip required almost two days to traverse over rough terrain by horse . . . — — Map (db m165167) HM
The First Landing at Cape Henry
The rich heritage and unique history of Virginia Beach includes one of the most significant events in American history. This important event took place along the Atlantic coastline of Virginia Beach more than . . . — — Map (db m165185) 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
The classic photo from the early 1960's is looking north from atop the Mayflower Apartments. It recalls a mix of old family beach cottages, quaint inns, and exclusive and elegant hotels. By the mid 1970's, his scene would give way to a new era of . . . — — Map (db m165154) 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
Jefferson served two terms as third President of the U.S. He was the author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and the father of the University of Virginia. He was a planter, statesman, an . . . — — Map (db m165948) HM
Virginia Beach • Portsmouth • Chesapeake
Suffolk • Norfolk
Five Gold Stars Symbolize the Five Cities of Tidewater
Five Stripes Symbolize the Five Military Services of the United States
“They Shall Not be Forgotten” . . . — — Map (db m161835) WM
On 30 May 1988, this memorial was dedicated to the service of the thousands of deserving veterans of all wars from the Revolutionary War through the many conflicts which followed. The Tidewater area of Virginia is proud of its many military . . . — — Map (db m165508) WM
Wolfe is the father of New Journalism being the first use present tense in magazine profiles. He coined the terms "statusphere," "radical chic," "The Me Decade," and "good ol' boy," as well as "The Right Stuff," which became a movie that won four . . . — — Map (db m165935) HM
On December 11, 1942, Germany declared war on the United States and in doing so brought the Battle of the Atlantic to America's doorstep. By January of 1942, the glow of burning Allied merchant ships could be seen from our beaches, their oil and . . . — — Map (db m165972) HM
In Honor of the Courageous Men and Women of the
USS Cole
Who Perished in Service to their Country
on October 12, 2000
Kenneth E. Clodfelter • Richard Costelow • Lakeina M. Francis • Timothy Lee Guana • Cherone Louis Gunn • James R. . . . — — Map (db m169261) WM
October 1955 – September 1993
First in Defense – Forever in Dignity
Dedicated this Veteran’s Day November 11, 2002,
To all shipmates that ever served
on the world’s first super aircraft carrier, the USS Forrestal.
. . . — — Map (db m161606) WM
It is astounding how much progress has been made along the Oceanfront since 1883 when the Virginia Beach Railroad and Improvement Company built a rail line to the oceanfront thus creating the tiny resort town of Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach, . . . — — Map (db m165151) HM
VFW Back Bay Post 1211
Proudly Acknowledges all veterans past and present
for their loyal and patriotic service in the
Merchant Marines
And all branches of the Armed Forces
Of the United States of America
A special Recognition . . . — — Map (db m161694) WM
The Virginia Beach Police Foundation, with the generous support of many individuals groups and corporations caused this memorial to be erected to honor the memory of those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line . . . — — Map (db m165138) HM WM
Reed received his medical degree from UVa at 18 and became a career Army Major. By 40 he was engaged in some of the most important work in the history of medicine. Reed's research into the cause and spread of typhoid and yellow fevers saved millions . . . — — Map (db m165913) HM
You are standing on the City's 16th Street Stormwater Pump Station. The Pump Station was built in 2001 as part of a hurricane protection project for Virginia Beach.
Stormwater flows into the Station through two 8-foot diameter pipes that run . . . — — Map (db m165959) 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)
Clark shared command of the team from 1803-05 that was the first overland expedition undertaken by the U.S. to the Pacific Ocean. The "Voyage of Discovery" ordered by President Thomas Jefferson explored routes across America's new territories of the . . . — — Map (db m165928) HM
Harrison attained nearly 50 million acres of land from treaties with Native American tribes. This resulted in a rebellion by Indian leader Tecumseh, and led to the Battle of Tippecanoe, which made Harrison a hero of the War of 1812. He served in the . . . — — Map (db m165957) HM
Styron won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature as well as the William Dean Howells Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1968 as a result of “The Confessions of Nat Turner.” He also wrote Sophie's Choice and won the . . . — — Map (db m165939) HM
The 28th U.S. President, Wilson was Commander of the largest armed force in U.S. history during World War I. Always for peaceful resolve, his Fourteen points led to the Armistice, effectively ending the war with the Versailles Treaty. He also served . . . — — Map (db m165937) HM
The 12th U.S. President, Taylor earned his national reputation in the Mexican War. There he commanded the military in Texas after its annexation to the U.S. and successfully kept the territory in American possession. His nickname was "Old Rough and . . . — — Map (db m165940) HM
\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
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m20361) HM
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
Tree of Hope
December 10, 1972
Dedicated by
The City of Virginia Beach and
They’re Not Forgotten Committee,
Honoring the Prisoners of War and
Missing in Action South East Asia. — — Map (db m200123) WM
Princess Anne County was formed in 1691 and ceased to exist in 1963 when it merged with the Virginia Beach resort to become the City of Virginia Beach. This courthouse, established in 1820, was the last county seat. An American Indian tribe, the . . . — — Map (db m204140) HM
Miles James, born into slavery in Princess Anne County, made his way to Portsmouth and enlisted in the U.S. Army in Nov. 1863. He was mustered into service at Fort Monroe and soon became a corporal in the 36th U.S. Colored Infantry. James was . . . — — Map (db m204138) HM
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m34867) 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
Capes, on Sept. 5, 1781) One . . . — — Map (db m194914) HM
Camp Ashby, a World War II prisoner of war camp for German soldiers, occupied more than 200 acres just north of here. Its headquarters was the main building of the former Tidewater Memorial Hospital, a tuberculosis sanitarium that had opened on this . . . — — Map (db m195116) 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 the north by the . . . — — Map (db m21224) 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
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