Seaford, Virginia
Seaford is an unincorporated community in York County, Virginia, United States, on the Virginia Peninsula.
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[edit] History
John Chisman patented 600 acres (2.4 km2) on Crab Neck in 1636 and began the Seaford Settlement.[1] The area was originally called Crab Neck, Crab Rock and Calamar. The Crab Neck post office was established in 1889 and changed its name to Seaford in 1910.[2] The community has remained small over the years and includes many waterfront properties.
[edit] Economy
Many of the businesses located in Seaford are related to its close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and other tributaries. Some of these businesses include Calvin Hudgins Welding [1], Lighthouse Marine Surveying and Consulting, Mill's Marina,Seaford Scallop Company, and Seaford Country Market (Closed Indefinitely).
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/hiway_markers/marker.cfm?mid4059
- ^ Seaford, Virginia Community Profile
[edit] External links
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Coordinates: 37°11′54″N 76°25′59″W / 37.19833°N 76.43306°W
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