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Elizabeth River
Crawford Pkwy, Portsmouth,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 50' 25.0728",
-76° 17' 57.3216"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The Elizabeth River, explored by Captain John Smith in 1608, was named for Princess Elizabeth. Shipbuilding activity began in 1620 when John Wood, a shipbuilder, requested a land grant. Many historic ships were built at the naval shipyard here, including the USS Delaware, first ship dry-docked in America, and CCS Virginia, (Ex-Merrimac), first ironclad to engage in battle.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Elizabeth River Historical Marker Location Map, Portsmouth, Virginia Map
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