James River - Wikipedia
WEBThe James River is a river in Virginia that begins in the Appalachian Mountains and flows from the confluence of the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers in Botetourt County 348 miles (560 km) to the Chesapeake Bay.
About the James River | James River Association
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Fast Facts. • The James River is Virginia’s largest river and its largest tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. • Approximately 3 million Virginians live in the 10,000 square mile James River watershed. • Largest tributaries: Appomattox River, Chickahominy River, Cowpasture River, Hardware River, Jackson River, Maury River, Rivanna River, …
James River | Virginia, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 5, 2024 · James River, river in central Virginia, U.S., formed by the junction of the Jackson and Cowpasture rivers and cutting across the Great Appalachian Valley in northern Botetourt county. It flows in an easterly direction, crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains through a series of gorges near Lynchburg and.
James River Maps | James River Association
WEBJames River Explorer is web-based interactive map powered by ArcGIS Online that features river access sites, opportunities for outdoor recreation, riverside restaurants, and other points of interest in the James River basin.
James River History | James River Association
WEBThe James River runs through the heart of Virginia. Its water and shores have been witness to hundreds of years of history. Both before and after the establishment of the English colony of Jamestown on its banks, the James River has played a central and defining role in the development of Virginia.
James River - American Rivers
WEBThe James River was the site of critical battles in the Revolution and the Civil War. Today, the James River watershed spans 39 counties and 19 cities and towns. One-third of all Virginians live in the James River watershed and rely on the river for drinking water, recreation, and commerce.
James River State Park - Department of Conservation and …
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles of shoreline along the James River. Visitors can hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fish or tent camp on the banks of the historic river or at Branch Pond.
Travel James River, Virginia - U.S. National Park Service
WEBSep 27, 2016 · Introduction. This is a story of a river and its people. For thousands of years, the James River has been a silent witness to the most triumphant and most devastating moments in American history. Native Americans who first settled along its banks, lived by the ebb and flow of the river. They interacted with and humanized the environment.
Explore the History of the James River | National Trust for Historic ...
WEBGuide. Explore the History of the James River. Few places are as central to our complex American story as Jamestown, situated along the James River in Virginia. Here in 1619, our aspirational American experiment in democracy began; here too, the roots of slavery first took hold in North America.
The Complete Guide to Virginia's James River
WEBThe James River winds from west to east in Virginia, cutting through the Blue Ridge Mountains, southern Shenandoah Valley, and the capital city as it travels to its final destination, the Chesapeake Bay.
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