Hampton, Virginia, USA (Phoebus)
1854 - Hampton

Hampton, a borough, capital of Elizabeth City county, Virginia, on the left bank of James river, about 2 miles from its entrance into the Chesapeake bay, and 96 miles S. E. from Richmond. The part of the estuary of James river situated between this town and Norfolk is called Hampton Roads. Hampton is an old town possessing much historic interest, and has been the birthplace of several distinguished naval officers. Its present importance is derived principally from its proximity to Forts Monroe and Calhoun. The former, in addition to its other sources of expenditure, has lately become one of the most fashionable places of resort in the South. The beach in the vicinity affords excellent bathing ground, and is thronged during the summer months with the wealthy and fashionable, and by some invalids, assembled there from Virginia, Maryland, and the Southern States. Fort Monroe is 2£ miles from Hampton. The town contains 4 churches, several hotels, and numerous stores. Settled in 1705. Pop., about 1400.

A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

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