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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VAI_assateague-light-house-historical_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Assateague Light House Rebuilt 1866-1867 Light House Board Acts of Congress June 20, 1860 and July 28, 1866
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VAH_keeping-the-forest-full-of-life-historical_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Keeping the Forest Full of Life Wildlife have the same basic needs humans do—food, water, shelter, and space. To make sure those needs are met, refuge staff carefully manage forest areas. They remove some trees, plant others that are benefi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V4E_the-wild-ponies-historical_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Hardy, compact, and spirited—the horses on Assateague Island run freely over a range bounded by ocean and bay. Bands of mares and young led by protective stallions graze on marsh grasses, drink at freshwater ponds, and retreat into island fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V49_welcome-to-assateague-village-historical_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
In the 1800s, after the lighthouse was built, a small community grew up not far from here. By the early 1900s, about 225 lived in the village, which included a school, dry goods store, and a church. The residents harvested resources from the sea, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V46_still-shining-after-all-these-years-historical_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Assateague Island Lighthouse is a striking landmark that attracts many visitors. At the same time, it is an active aid to navigation, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, that gives ships a visu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14N1_christ-sanctified-holy-church_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Was established on this island on February 14, 1892 by Joseph B. Lynch, not far from this location. Doctrine is Justification and Sanctification. This building was erected in 1903. Since this beginning churches are established throughout the south…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14N0_captain-timothy-hill-house_Chincoteague-Island-VA.html
Built circa 1800is registered as a Virginia Historic Landmarkand placed on the National Register of Historic Placesby the United States Department of the Interior 2011
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