Tappahannock, County seat in Essex County, Virginia, United States.
Located on the banks of the Rappahannock River, Tappahannock spreads across multiple squares with streets designed around the original harbor settlement.
The town originated in 1682 as Hobbs Hole, developing into a significant port where warehouses stored tobacco for export via ocean vessels.
The name Tappahannock comes from the Algonquian language, reflecting the Native American heritage of this river settlement location.
The intersection of U.S. Routes 17 and 360 provides direct connections to major Virginia cities, including Fredericksburg and Richmond.
A British attack during the War of 1812 resulted in the destruction of multiple buildings, including the courthouse of this river town.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1682
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Website: http://tappahannock.va.org
GPS coordinates: 37.92220,-76.86310
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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