Jamestown Ferry

Historical marker location:

16289 Rolfe Hwy, Surry, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Rolfe Highway (Virginia Route 31) and Riverview Drive (Virginia Route 649), on the right when traveling north on Rolfe Highway.)

Marker installed: 1987

During World War II, Virginia was the site of several major military installations, including the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world.