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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DE_lake-trashmore-bank-stabilization_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
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. San…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJ9_kempsville_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
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 Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJ2_princess-anne-county-training-school-union-kempsville-high-school_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWKR_seal-of-the-city-of-virginia-beach_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LS_new-town_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
New Town once stood to the south along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. The community was laid out in 1697 and General Assembly established it as a town in 1740. New Town served as county seat of Princess Anne County from about 1752 to 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10M_the-pembroke-manor-house_Virginia-Beach-VA.html
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 A…
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