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Tangier Island
Main Ridge Rd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 49' 37.767972",
-75° 59' 31.12674"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The island was visited in 1608 by Captain John Smith, who gave it the name. A part was patented by Ambrose White in 1670. It was settled in 1686 by John Crockett and his sons' families. In 1814, it was the headquarters of a British fleet ravaging Chesapeake Bay. From here the fleet sailed to attack Fort McHenry near Baltimore. The Rev. Joshua Thomas, in a prayer, predicted the failure of the expedition. It was in this attack that the Star-Spangled Banner was written.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Tangier Island Virginia Map
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