Chopawamsic, River island in Potomac River, Virginia, US
Chopawamsic Island spans 13 acres with 4,300 feet of shoreline along the Potomac River, situated 30 miles south of Washington, D.C.
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers used the island for recreation while stationed at Quantico, with photographic evidence preserved at Hospital Point.
The island's early settlement includes Giles Brent in 1649 and Reverend Alexander Scott in the 18th century, shaping its colonial heritage.
Access to the island requires boat transportation, while electricity comes through an underwater cable and water from a 280-foot deep well.
The island serves as a nesting ground for migratory songbirds, great blue herons, ospreys, and bald eagles during warmer months.
GPS coordinates: 38.50806,-77.29694
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:17
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