Fort Norfolk History - 1840
On June 20, 1840 John E Simpson, Surveyor Norfolk Borrow, completed a survey of the property of Fort Norfolk for the United States. The reason for the survey is not known.
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John E Simpson, Survey, June 20, 1840, National Archives, Record Group 77 (Office, Chief of Engineers),Land Papers, Virginia (Craney Island, Mill Creek Bridge, Ferry Point, Ft. Norfolk, Yorktown Monument, Arlingtron Estate, Willoughby Spit); Washington (General), Box No. 61, NM-19, Entry 171