Charles B. Smith

Historical marker location:

Colonial Beach, Virginia

( Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.2 miles south of Ferry Landing (Virginia Route 638), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2005

99th Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee Airmen).

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.