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Near this site, the first permanent English settlers in North America first landed on American soil on April 26, 1607, before going on to make the settlement at Jamestown. The brick lighthouse was built in 1791.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia · United States
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First Landing State Park
Nature
"A picturesque spot which impresses all who see it"
Transportation
Movement and Display of the USS Iowa Battleship Barrel at Cape Henry/Fort Story
Military
WW2 16-inch/50 Coast Defense Batteries at Fort Story
Military
16-inch/50 Caliber Gun Mark VII - Mod No. 270L
Military
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
Science & Tech
