Early Settlement

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Early Settlement

Tidewater Trl, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 4' 1.196112", -77° 0' 36.175536"

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Historical Marker

Two miles east near the river, Richard Coleman planted a frontier settlement and trading post in 1652. By 1660 a church was built, to which every man was required to come armed for protection against the Indians.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00

Early Settlement Virginia Map