Skirmish at Waters Creek

Skirmish at Waters Creek (HMMPB)

Location: Newport News, VA 23601
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 2.46', W 76° 29.201'

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Capt. Edward Waters gave his name to Waters Creek when patented land here in 1624. In the spring of 1781 a force of 30 mounted militia led by Capt. Edward Mallory repulsed a British foraging party loaded with plunder near the mouth of the creek. In a running battle the Virginians pursued the enemy to Newport News Point. Here they regained their boats, but left mortally wounded Capt. Brown behind.
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Placed ByWoman's Club of Newport News
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Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 5:39pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 367787 N 4100454
Decimal Degrees37.04100000, -76.48668333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 2.46', W 76° 29.201'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 2' 27.60" N, 76° 29' 12.06" W
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Area Code(s)757
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 25 Museum Dr, Newport News VA 23601, US
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