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  Cape Charles, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cape Charles, located close to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, on Virginia's Eastern Shore, was founded in 1884 as a planned community by railroad and ferry interests.
Cape Charles was, for many years, the terminal for passenger and car ferry service across the Bay to Norfolk and Hampton.
Cape Charles still serves as a terminal for railway barges that carry rail cars from the Eastern Shore Railroad across the mouth of the Bay to Norfolk.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Charles,_Virginia   (491 words)

  
 Small Museum Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center opened in 1996 and is dedicated to preserving and presenting to the public the history of Cape Charles and surrounding areas.
Freight trains still pass by to be loaded on barges at the railroad dock in Cape Charles Harbor and drawn by tug across the Bay to Little Creek in Norfolk, as implemented by Alexander Cassatt and William Scott, the town's 19th century founders.
Cape Charles is readily accessible from the Norfolk - Virginia Beach area and from Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.
www.smallmuseum.org /capechas.htm   (1015 words)

  
 CHARLES BRAY's Cape Verd Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cape Verde is one of the world’s smallest nations, and one with a not too promising future due to a lack of resources.
Moreover, the lack of development means that Cape Verde needs to import 90 per cent of its food, and relies heavily on foreign aid.
Pires, from the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, led the country from 1975 to 1990, when he lost the Cape Verde's first multi-party elections to Mr.
www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/Africa/Cape_Verde   (710 words)

  
 Northampton County Chamber of Commerce - Town of Cape Charles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cape Charles was established as the railroad’s southern terminus from which steamships carried passengers and freight to Norfolk.
The town was incorporated in 1886, and later became the headquarters for the Norfolk Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Today, Cape Charles is still a railroad town serving as the headquarters for the Eastern Shore Railroad which is one of the largest shortline railroads in the United States.
www.ccncchamber.com /treasure.htm   (215 words)

  
 Cape Charles Virginia Real Estate
Cape Charles Virginia is located in Northampton County near the southernmost tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Cape Charles is within an easy day's drive of New York (330 miles), Philadelphia (223 miles), Baltimore (210 miles), Washington (220 miles), Richmond (125 miles) and Raleigh North Carolina (235 miles).
The small-town lifestyle is Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
www.relocate-america.com /states/VA/cities/cape_charles.htm   (802 words)

  
 Cape Charles, Virginia Guide
Cape Charles has one of the largest concentrations of late-Victorian and turn-of-the-century buildings on the East Coast, with most of it's structures built between 1885 and 1920.
Cape Charles - Northampton Chamber of Commerce Cape Charles and Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Cape Charles Light The tallest skeletal lighthouse in the U.S. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is the 17 mile link between the Eastern Shore and the rest of Virginia.
www.baydreaming.com /cape_charles.htm   (696 words)

  
 Cape Charles, Virginia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cape Charles is a town located in (Click link for more info and facts about Northampton County, Virginia) Northampton County, Virginia.
Cape Charles is located at 37°16'3" North, 76°0'51" West (37.267522, -76.014125).
According to the (Click link for more info and facts about United States Census Bureau) United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.3 (Click link for more info and facts about km²;) km²; (4.4 (Click link for more info and facts about mi²) mi²).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/cape_charles,_virginia.htm   (444 words)

  
 Cape Charles Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cape Charles was founded in 1886 by two railroad men, William Scott and Alexander Cassatt.
They established Cape Charles almost overnight-664 building lots, all the same size and then the later expansion of the beach "Sea Cottage Addition" lots made it a boom town in the tradition of the old West railroad towns.
She may have been the dream of two men, but the people who live in Cape Charles know she is a lady.
www.blueheronva.com /capecharles.html   (305 words)

  
 Small Towns of Virginia Series: Cape Charles
Located approximately 11 miles north of the southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, Cape Charles was founded in the mid-1880s when a Pennsylvania Congressman by the name of William L. Scott purchased the land for a sum of $55,000.
To some Cape Charles was a southern expansion of its Northern brethren as the town was a complete opposite of the sleepy agricultural villages along the peninsula.
oday, Cape Charles is a village of contrast.
www.geocities.com /aprince27/capecharles   (608 words)

  
 Station Cape Charles
Station Cape Charles is located in the town of Cape Charles in Northampton County, VA. The station is comprised of Active Duty and Reserve personnel assigned to the unit with additional support coming from Auxiliarists who augment the station as watch standers as well as with operational facilities.
Station Cape Charles personnel also assisted the school by clearing a wooded area for an outside picnic facility.
Station Cape Charles not only provides a valuable asset to security and safety of the Eastern Shore but is a valued member of the community.
www.uscg.mil /d5/station/capecharles/stationcapecharles.html   (266 words)

  
 EPA Brownfields Showcase Communities, Cape Charles/Northampton County, VA
The Brownfields National Partnership selected the Town of Cape Charles and Northampton County, Virginia as a Brownfields Showcase Community in 2000.
By preserving greenspace, building ecoefficient infrastructure, and providing updated commercial and office space, the Cape Charles/Northampton County project is working to stimulate economic and environmental renewal in one of the nation’s most impoverished areas.
The Sustainable Technology Park at Cape Charles was targeted by the EPA Showcase Community Pilot for assessment and cleanup and is designed as a world class research/development and manufacturing center, encouraging green businesses, products, and processes.
www.epa.gov /brownfields/facts/sc_capechrl.htm   (924 words)

  
 Chesapeake Charm Bed and Breakfast, Lodging in Cape Charles, VA
Chesapeake Charm Bed and Breakfast, Lodging in Cape Charles, VA Welcome to Chesapeake Charm Bed and Breakfast where family-friendly accommodations offer travelers a perfect choice for rest and relaxation or for pursuing outdoor activities.
Located in the historic railroad town of Cape Charles on the Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Charm Bed and Breakfast was built in 1921 and is one of over 500 buildings in town that were constructed between 1885 and 1940 offering a vast selection of architectural styles.
All common areas and guest room still maintain the natural heart pine moldings, window casing and flooring of the original construction and are furnished with period and family-owned antiques that lend a comfortable elegance to Chesapeake Charm.
www.chesapeakecharmbnb.com   (211 words)

  
 Cape Charles bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Cape Charles B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Kellogg House Bed and Breakfast - Cape Charles, VA Historic and Elegant, The most Luxuriously Exclusive Bed and Breakfast in Cape Charles.
Picketts Harbor B&B - Cape Charles, VA Pickett's Harbor Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located at the southern most tip of the Delmarva...
Cape Charles House Bed & Breakfast - Cape Charles, VA Cape Charles House is located in a Victorian town on the Chesapeake Bay that is on the National...
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 Cape Charles, Virginia (Cities)
Cape Charles is located in Northampton County and in the Eastern Region of the state.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,279, a decrease of 119 since 1990.
Accommodations in Cape Charles include Bay Avenue's Sunset Bed & Breakfast, Best Western Sunset Beach Resort, Cape Charles House B & B and Chesapeake Charm B & B. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
www.ohwy.com /va/c/capechar.htm   (121 words)

  
 Virginia Bed and Breakfast - Cape Charles House - Cape Charles, VA
Scott bought from the heirs of the late Gov. Tazewell, an estate consisting of about 2,650 acres at the cost of $55,000, part of which is Cape Charles today.
In 1884 the dream was realized when the railroad track was completed down the Eastern Shore to the Chesapeake Bay, ending in Cape Charles.
The 6 1/2 foot ball and claw tub is circa 1912 and original to the house.
www.capecharleshouse.com /scott.htm   (251 words)

  
 HAVENS; Waking Up Cape Charles - New York Times
Head to the Cape Charles Coffee Company, a hip cafe that opened on July 3 in a building renovated to late-Victorian grandeur, complete with brass banisters, chandeliers and sconces.
Oyster roasts at the Cape Charles Historical Society are a community event.
Though Cape Charles sits only 23 miles by car north of some 1.6 million people in Hampton Roads-Tidewater, the town -- like much of the Delmarva Peninsula -- has largely escaped becoming part of the eastern megalopolis.
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 ARTICLE: Cape Charles embraces its crater history (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
CAPE CHARLES — From outer space, it’s impossible to see the educational sign at the corner of Bay and Mason.
Cape Charles, from the tourist marker to a proposed museum/research center to a hotel bar named Ground Zero, has embraced its ancient history as a tourist attraction.
The Cape Charles hole was near the crater’s central peak.
home.hamptonroads.com /stories/story.cfm?story=72693&ran=177313   (1599 words)

  
 Getaway Guides: Cape Charles, Virginia: Diversions
Situated along the Chesapeake Bay three miles north of the bridge-tunnel is Virginia’s newest state park, established in 1992 and under development as a mecca for nature lovers.
Near the boat ramp is the old terminal building for the ferry service that moved here from Cape Charles in 1950.
A parade is the highlight of the annual Cape Charles Day celebration in September.
www.getawayguides.com /virginia/capecharles/diversions.htm   (1480 words)

  
 Cape Charles Virginia Bed And Breakfast Cape Charles Bed And Breakfast Williamsburg VA
Cape Charles Virginia Bed And Breakfast Cape Charles Bed And Breakfast Williamsburg VA Cape Charles House Bed and Breakfast on Virginia's Eastern Shore, invites you to escape to a slower pace and a step back in time.
Cape Charles House is located just blocks from the beach and the main street on one of the highest points of land in the town.
The Colonial Revival, 1912 house, is considered one of the largest, more opulent in town with wide wraparound front porch and a grand foyer with majestic Corinthian columns framing the grand staircase.
www.capecharleshouse.com   (391 words)

  
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Cape Charles: Nottingham Ridge Bed and Breakfast: "All that was Promised!"
Cape Charles: Best Western Sunset Beach Resort: "well worth the money for peace, quiet and hospitality"
Cape Charles: Kiptopeke State Park: "Great State Park for water lovers"
www.tripadvisor.com /AllReviews-g57567-or10-Cape_Charles_Virginia.html   (594 words)

  
 Chesapeake Chapter, US Lighthouse Society - Our Lighthouse Heritage - Cape Charles Lighthouse
A brush fire on July 13, 2000, has destroyed the 1895 keeper's quarters at Cape Charles Light on Smith Island, Virginia.
The origin of the fire is not known.
The Cape Charles Lighthouse is one of those lights that you can't get to by car.
www.cheslights.org /heritage/capecharles.htm   (434 words)

  
 Cape Charles Hotels, Inns, & Bed and Breakfasts - Virginia Lodging
Cape Charles House is located in a Victorian town on the Chesapeake Bay that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pickett's Harbor Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located at the southern most tip of the Delmarva Peninsula and is four miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
From January through February, a two-night visit at $150.00 for any of our four rooms makes a bargain of stepping back in time at Sea Gate Bed and Breakfast in Cape Charles, Virginia on the Eastern...
www.inns.com /Cape-Charles-Virginia.htm   (154 words)

  
 Cape Charles VA real estate listings and homes for sale, home buying, home selling information – Coldwell Banker ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cape Charles VA real estate listings and homes for sale, home buying, home selling information – Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty - Homepage
But finding the right real estate agent can be the difference between a happy, stress-free home buying or selling experience, and an unhappy, stressful experience.
Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty, Cape Charles VA Real Estate Listings and homes for sale, local information, free advice for home buyers and sellers.
www.davegriffith.com   (318 words)

  
 Cape Charles Vacation Rentals Condominium 3BR, Forest/Park, Townhouse at Entrance to State Park / Cape Charles, ...
Cape Charles Vacation Rentals Condominium 3BR, Forest/Park, Townhouse at Entrance to State Park / Cape Charles, Virginia USA
And if you would like to try your luck on the ocean side, the Oyster public boat ramp is just a few miles away.
Cape Charles town is about seven miles north, and is a nice place to visit with its old shops and beaches.
www.a1vacations.com /capecharlesvacondo/1   (1562 words)

  
 Cape Charles Vacation Rentals Townhouse 3BR, Forest/Park, Cape Charles, Virginia USA
Cape Charles Vacation Rentals Townhouse 3BR, Forest/Park, Cape Charles, Virginia USA
Some great shopping can be found at the former railroad hub of Cape Charles, located on the southwestern portion of the peninsula.
The downtown area is filled to the brim with fine antique shops, and other boutiques, many of which sell items related to the historical craftsmanship of the region.
www.a1vacations.com /capecharles/1   (1191 words)

  
 Cape Charles and Northampton County Virginia Custom Home Builders and Contractors
The firm has two locations to better serve their market, one in Cape Charles, Virginia, and the other near Annapolis, Maryland.
Creative Property Development’s goal is to enable their clients to take advantage of the most innovative materials and construction techniques available to ensure quality in each and every home they build.
As an Eastern Shore builder, the company not only takes great pride in the homes they construct, but also in the charming community in which they have the great fortune to live and play.
www.creativepropertydevelopment.net   (112 words)

  
 IAED: Bill and Suzie Kropfeld information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bill and Suzie Kropfeld are the owners of a cozy, clean, safe and comfortable motel located on Route 13 South, nestled on the historic Virginia Eastern Shore at Cape Charles.
The Cape Motel caters to travelers and their families, fishermen with boats, and even the (mobile) camper can overnight here, with plenty of space for parking trailers of every size.
There are also facilities for the fisherman, complete with an area to clean and prepare their “catch of the day.” Cape Charles is world famous for their Drum fishing season (the record is 116 lbs.); and for its crabs, oysters and clams.
iaed.org /kropfeld   (277 words)

  
 Cape Charles Real Estate, Bay Creek Real Estate, Northampton County Real Estate, Eastern Virginia Shore,Jon Paul
Jon Paul is the water front and resort properties specialist offering buyer representation in the Northampton County areas of Cape Charles, Oyster, Machipongo, Eastville, Nassawadox, Jamesville, and Exmore.
Choose from gorgeous homes in the downtown area of Cape Charles Virginia, or settle in the new golfing community of Bay Creek.
Cape Charles, Virginia • Oyster, Virginia • Machipongo, Virginia
www.discovertheshore.com   (462 words)

  
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 Sea Gate, Cape Charles, bed and breakfast, Virginia, inns
Experience the spectacular beauty of the sunsets at Cape Charles, one of the f ew places on the East Coast where the sun says "Good Evening" over the water.
Sea Gate is the perfect setting for a peaceful, romantic respite from the busy world, or can be used as a base for day-trip s to the many historic sites in Eastern Virginia and Maryland.
You are looking down the stairway into the foyer, with its beveled-glass entrance, carved water birds, and Oriental rugs.
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