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Gloucester Point Archaeological District

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Archaeological site in Virginia, United States

United States historic place
Gloucester Point Archaeological District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Gloucester Point fort
Gloucester Point Archaeological District is located in VirginiaGloucester Point Archaeological DistrictShow map of VirginiaGloucester Point Archaeological District is located in the United StatesGloucester Point Archaeological DistrictShow map of the United States
Nearest cityGloucester, Virginia
Coordinates37°14′53″N 76°30′12″W / 37.248146°N 76.503321°W / 37.248146; -76.503321
Area59 acres (24 ha)
NRHP reference No.85001251
Added to NRHPJune 10, 1985

The Gloucester Point Archaeological District is a site at the tip of Gloucester Point, Virginia. The district includes the historic center of colonial Gloucestertown, as well as military sites from both the American Revolutionary War (when it was fortified by the British before the Siege of Yorktown) and the American Civil War. The site may also have remains of fortifications dating to the 17th century.

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Cultural and Historic Resources" (PDF). City of Gloucester, Virginia. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
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