Jamestown Island
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Jamestown Island is a 1,561-acre (632 ha; 2.439 sq mi)
History
Prior to English settlement, the nearby area was home to the
After Powhatan's death in 1618, hostilities with colonists escalated under his brother, Opechancanough.
His large-scale attacks in 1622 and 1644 met strong reprisals by the English, resulting in the near elimination of both the settlement and the tribe. After
Significance
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By the early 20th century, the isthmus connecting the landform to Glasshouse Point had eroded, making it a proper island. Today, most of the island is a part of Colonial National Historical Park, including Historic Jamestown.
The rediscovery of the James Fort in 1996 by Jamestown Rediscovery has led to significant archaeological discoveries of the early colonial settler period.
References
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
- ^ General Management Plan - Colonial National Historical Park. Virginia: Colonial National Historical Park (National Park Service). 1993. p. 2.
- ^ "Jamestown and Geodiscovery". The William & Mary Blogs. January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Jamestown Colony | History, Foundation, Settlement, Map, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. February 23, 2024.
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37°12′18″N 76°45′36″W / 37.205°N 76.760°W
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