Cape Charles, Administrative division in Northampton County, Virginia, United States.
Cape Charles stands at the southern tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore peninsula, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean waters.
The town emerged in 1886 as a railroad transportation center, named after the Charles River, serving as a connection point across Chesapeake Bay.
The Victorian-era downtown area contains numerous restored buildings from the late 19th century, registered as national historic landmarks.
The town provides access to multiple water activities through its public beach, fishing pier, and boat launches along the Chesapeake Bay.
Cape Charles maintains one of the largest collections of late 1800s buildings on the East Coast, with many structures retaining original features.
Location: Northampton County
Inception: 1884
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: http://capecharles.org/
Website: http://capecharles.org
GPS coordinates: 37.26750,-76.01389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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