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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Cape Charles (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Cape Charles. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Cape Charles is located in Northampton County.

To see how the shape of Virginia's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

Below are the counties that are near Cape Charles. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Cape Charles:

  • Northampton County     (The home county of Cape Charles)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Cherrystone
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrystone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrystone
      • Cherrystone is located in Northampton County
    • Cheriton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheriton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheriton
      • Cheriton is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 444 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheriton <2>
    • Cheapside
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheapside
      • Cheapside is located in Northampton County
    • Pat Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pat Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pat Town
      • Pat Town is located in Northampton County
    • Eastville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastville
      • Eastville is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eastville <2>
    • Machipongo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Machipongo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machipongo
      • Machipongo is located in Northampton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Machipongo <2>
    • Bridgetown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
      • Bridgetown is located in Northampton County
    • Birdsnest
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Sheps End
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheps End
      • Sheps End is located in Northampton County
    • Nassawadox
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jamesville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamesville
      • Jamesville is located in Northampton County
    • Pleasant Cove Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Cove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Cove Village
      • Pleasant Cove Village is located in Northampton County
  • Accomack County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Belle Haven
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Cats Bridge
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cats Bridge
      • Cats Bridge is located in Accomack County
    • Savage Town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savage Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage Town
      • Savage Town is located in Accomack County
    • Painter
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Keller
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Locust Mount
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Mount
      • Locust Mount is located in Accomack County
    • Wachapreague
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Melfa
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Gloucester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Achilles
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Achilles
      • Achilles is located in Gloucester County
    • Crab
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab
      • Crab is located in Gloucester County
    • Gloucester Point
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloucester Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloucester Point
      • Gloucester Point is located in Gloucester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gloucester Point <2>
    • North
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Ordinary
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Roanes
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanes
      • Roanes is located in Gloucester County
    • Country Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Village
      • Country Village is located in Gloucester County
    • Gloucester Courthouse
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloucester Courthouse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloucester Courthouse
      • Gloucester Courthouse is located in Gloucester County
  • Hampton City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Buckroe Beach
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckroe Beach
      • Buckroe Beach is located in Hampton City
    • Phoebus
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoebus
      • Phoebus is located in Hampton City
    • Hampton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Chapel Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Village
      • Chapel Village is located in Hampton City
    • Pine Chapel Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Chapel Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Chapel Village
      • Pine Chapel Village is located in Hampton City
    • Aberdeen Gardens
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aberdeen Gardens
      • Aberdeen Gardens is located in Hampton City
    • Newgate Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newgate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newgate Village
      • Newgate Village is located in Hampton City
    • Greenwood Farms
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Farms
      • Greenwood Farms is located in Hampton City
  • Mathews County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Peary
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peary
      • Peary is located in Mathews County
    • Onemo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onemo
      • Onemo is located in Mathews County
    • Diggs
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diggs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diggs
      • Diggs is located in Mathews County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Diggs <2>
    • Susan
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susan
      • Susan is located in Mathews County
    • Beaverlett
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverlett
      • Beaverlett is located in Mathews County
    • Ruff
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruff
      • Ruff is located in Mathews County
    • Mathews
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Middlesex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Stingray Point
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stingray Point
      • Stingray Point is located in Middlesex County
    • Amburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amburg
      • Amburg is located in Middlesex County
  • Newport News City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Bernard Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bernard Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernard Village
      • Bernard Village is located in Newport News City
    • Newport News
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Hilton Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilton Village
      • Hilton Village is located in Newport News City
    • Red Hill Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill Village
      • Red Hill Village is located in Newport News City
  • Norfolk City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Monticello Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello Village
      • Monticello Village is located in Norfolk City
    • Sussex
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sussex
      • Sussex is located in Norfolk City
    • Glenwood Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood Park
      • Glenwood Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Poquoson City
    • Poquoson
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poquoson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poquoson
      • Poquoson is located in Poquoson City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poquoson <2>
  • Virginia Beach City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Cape Henry Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cape Henry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape Henry Village
      • Cape Henry Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • North Virginia Beach
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Virginia Beach
      • North Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Burtons
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burtons
      • Burtons is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Virginia Beach
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Aragona Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aragona Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aragona Village
      • Aragona Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Pocahontas Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas Village
      • Pocahontas Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Thalia Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thalia Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thalia Village
      • Thalia Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Kempsville Gardens
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kempsville Gardens
      • Kempsville Gardens is located in Virginia Beach City
  • York County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.
    • Dare
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dare
      • Dare is located in York County
    • Yorkville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkville
      • Yorkville is located in York County
    • Yorktown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Lackey
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey
      • Lackey is located in York County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Cape Charles, see our County-by-County Page for Cape Charles.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Cape Charles ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 10 newspapers that have been published in the area around Cape Charles.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Cape Charles. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Cape Charles and those printed in the larger area surrounding Cape Charles.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> of Cape Charles.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Cape Charles:

Cemeteries Near Cape Charles ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Cape Charles.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Cape Charles covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.

  • Tomb of Custin
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tomb of Custin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tomb of Custin
  • Cape Charles Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cape Charles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cape Charles Cemetery
  • Whitehead Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
  • Holland Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holland Cemetery
  • Allen Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
  • Armistead - Hudgins Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Armistead - Hudgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Armistead - Hudgins Cemetery
  • Campground Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
  • Horn Harbor Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horn Harbor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horn Harbor Cemetery
  • Borum Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Borum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Borum Cemetery
  • Hudgins Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudgins Cemetery
  • Hudgins Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hudgins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hudgins Cemetery
  • Hurst Burial Ground
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurst Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurst Burial Ground
  • Continue List   (115 more) ...
    • Grinnell Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grinnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grinnell Cemetery
    • West Burial Ground
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Burial Ground
    • Armistead Burial Ground
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Armistead Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Armistead Burial Ground

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Cape Charles had a population of 545 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Cape Charles had a population of 1,056 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Cape Charles, with the one closest to Cape Charles listed first.

  • Dalbys
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dalbys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalbys
    • Dalbys is located in Northampton County
  • Bayview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayview
    • Bayview is located in Northampton County
  • Cheapside
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheapside
    • Cheapside is located in Northampton County
  • Seaview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaview
    • Seaview is located in Northampton County
  • Cherrystone
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrystone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrystone
    • Cherrystone is located in Northampton County
  • Capeville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capeville
    • Capeville is located in Northampton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Capeville <2>
  • Eastville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastville
    • Eastville is located in Northampton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eastville <2>
  • Machipongo
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Machipongo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machipongo
    • Machipongo is located in Northampton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Machipongo <2>
  • Shadyside
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadyside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadyside
    • Shadyside is located in Northampton County
  • Bridgetown
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
    • Bridgetown is located in Northampton County
  • Birdsnest
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Marionville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marionville
    • Marionville is located in Northampton County
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    • Franktown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franktown
      • Franktown is located in Northampton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franktown <2>
    • New Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Point
      • New Point is located in Mathews County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Point <2>
    • Nassawadox
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Cape Charles. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cape Charles.

The official website for Cape Charles: www.capecharles.org/

The official website for Northampton County: www.co.northampton.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Cape Charles) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cape Charles. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2558, Longitude: -76.0085       In this case, the coordinates for Cape Charles have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Cape Charles, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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