Flood Marker of 1771
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Flood Marker of 1771 | |
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| Nearest city | Richmond, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°23′42″N 77°16′6″W / 37.39500°N 77.26833°WCoordinates: 37°23′42″N 77°16′6″W / 37.39500°N 77.26833°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1771 |
| NRHP Reference # | 71000981[1] |
| VLR # | 043-0023 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 22, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | July 7, 1970[2] |
The Flood Marker of 1771 is a monument that is believed to mark the high point of a huge flood of the James River and nearby plantation areas in 1771.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff (May 27, 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Flood Marker of 1771" (PDF). Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. Retrieved 2010-05-08. and Accompanying photo at Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, undated
External links
- The Flood of 1771 - Historical Marker Database
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