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This quaint waterfront community traces its origin back to April 30th 1607. It was here that the first English-speaking Colonists set foot in the New World and called this "safe harbor" Cape Comfort.
It began as a settlement for defenders and a…
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Settled as Mill Creek and Strawberry Banks by English Colonists, the Town of Phoebus was "Roseland Farm" until 1871 when it was divided into lots and became known as Chesapeake City. When the town was incorporated in 1900, it was named Phoebus in …
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Settled as Mill Creek and Strawberry Banks by English Colonists, the Town of Phoebus was "Roseland Farm" until 1871 when it was divided into lots and became known as Chesapeake City. When the town was incorporated in 1900, it was named Phoebus in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJET_henry-lawson-wyatt_Hampton-VA.html
On this spot June 10, 1861 fellHenry Lawson WyattPrivate Company A.1st North Carolina Regiment
This stone placed hereby the courtesy ofVirginia, is erected byauthority of the Stateof North Carolina.June 10, 1905E.J. Hale,W.E. Kyle,John H. Thorp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJER_battle-of-big-bethel_Hampton-VA.html
On 10 June 1861, the first land battle of the Civil War in present-day Virginia took place here at Big Bethel Church. Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, commanding at Fort Monroe, sent converging columns at night from Hampton and Newport News for a daw…
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In memory offirst U.S. regular army officerkilled in actionduring the Civil WarLieutenant John Trout Greble2d U.S. ArtilleryUSMA class of 1854A member of this garrisonkilled in action at Big Bethel10 June 1861
USMA graduates Fort Monroe10 June …
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In memory ofJohn MitchelNov. 30, 1815 - Mar. 20, 1875
Fearless and courageous southern journalistStaunch supporter of the ConfederacyEditor-in-Chief, Richmond (VA) EnquirerAssociate Editor, Richmond (VA) Examiner1862 - 1865who was confined in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7RP_omaha-beach-memorial-tree_Hampton-VA.html
This tree, planted with authentic soil from Omaha Beach of Normandy, France, commemorates the 40th anniversary of Allied forces' landings on 6 June 1944. It stands as a memorial to sacrifices in battle and a tangible symbol of our heritage.
Pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7E6_veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge_Hampton-VA.html
In the largest land battle ever fought by the United States Army six hundred thousand valiant Americans rallied to defeat three powerful German armies in the snows of the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg. Almost 20 thousand soldiers made …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6UA_wythes-birthplace_Hampton-VA.html
Eight miles north George Wythe, Revolutionary Leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born, 1726.