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Cape Henry Light Station - 1911
Premises page 1 of 2
1st deed - 2 acres - by state of VA to US, 13 Nov, 1789. 2nd deed surrounding first from June 10, 1880
11/13/1789
about 8 acres
2 acres
750'
posts & wire
From Norfolk, VA by N & S RR direct to Cape Henry.
About 200 yds.
octagonal tower
1
1791
June, 1909
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