Yorktown, Colonial settlement in York County, Virginia
The port town stretches along the York River with streets lined by buildings from the colonial period and military fortifications.
The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, when General Cornwallis capitulated to General Washington and French forces, marked the final major battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Historic Triangle links Yorktown with Jamestown and Williamsburg, forming a connected network of preserved colonial settlements in Virginia.
Visitors access the town via the George Washington Memorial Highway and can cross the York River using the George P Coleman Memorial Bridge.
The York River port developed as a tobacco export center in 1691, growing to accommodate 2000 residents by 1750 with multiple wharves and warehouses.
Location: York County
Inception: 1691
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
GPS coordinates: 37.23440,-76.50970
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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