Cape Henry Lighthouse
- Address: 583 Atlantic Ave
- Vicinity: US 60
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1607/04/29 | John Martin (Jamestown) | Settler | Jamestown settlers plant a cross at Cape Henry, which they named after the Prince of Wales. The Reverend Robert Hunt lights the candle for the Anglican Church in Virginia and lifts his voice in public thanksgiving and prayer. | Settling the American Colonies | ||
1781/09/05 | Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse | Admiral | Battle of the Chesapeake | |||
1792/00/00 |
Particulars for Cape Henry Lighthouse: | |
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Historic Use | Coast Guard facility |
Area of Significance | Communications |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Level of Significance | National |
Owner | State |
Sight Category | Structure |
Area of Significance | Transportation |
Historic Use | Water-related |
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