Fort Boykin, Smithfield

Name: Fort Boykin
Address: 7410 Fort Boykin Trl, Smithfield, 23430-2638, United States
Telephone: +1 757-357-0115

#4 among attractions in Smithfield

Forts and castles, Historical place, Park, Relax in park

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Fort Boykin is a historic site in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, located along the James River. The history of the site is believed to date back to 1623 when colonists were ordered to build a fort to protect them from attacking Native Americans or Spanish marauders. Today the remains of the fort, mostly from the American Civil War, are preserved in a public park. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°2'5"N, 76°37'12"W

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7410 Fort Boykin TrlSmithfield 23430-2638 United States

Contact

+1 757-357-0115

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Fort Boykin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Isle of Wight County Museum, Old Isle of Wight Courthouse, Fort Huger, Windsor Castle.

3.7 miS
Museum, History museum
Isle of Wight County Museum, Smithfield
95 min walk • The Isle of Wight County Museum is located in Smithfield, Virginia.
3.7 miS
Historical place, Museum
Old Isle of Wight Courthouse, Smithfield
94 min walk • The Old Isle of Wight Courthouse was built in 1750-51 and was used as the main courthouse for Isle of Wight County, Virginia until a new courthouse was built at Isle of Wight, Virginia in 1800. It is located in the Historic District in the town of Smithfield.
5.6 miNW
Historical place, Park
Fort Huger, Smithfield
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4.1 miS
Park, Georgian architecture, Vernacular architecture
Windsor Castle, Smithfield
105 min walk • Windsor Castle is a former plantation and now a public park in Smithfield, Virginia, United States. It is located in the Smithfield Historic District.
5.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Denbigh Plantation Site, Newport News
150 min walk • Denbigh Plantation Site, also known as Mathews Manor, is a historic archaeological site located at Newport News, Virginia. Mathews Manor was built about 1626 for Captain Samuel Mathews. The post-medieval Mathews Manor included a projecting porch and center chimney, both characteristic of Virginia's earliest substantial dwellings.
6.2 miNE
Park, Playground
Riverview Farm Park, Newport News
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7.2 miNE
Park
Nicewood Park, Newport News
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3.7 miS
Interesting neighbourhood, Georgian architecture
William Rand Tavern, Smithfield
95 min walk • William Rand Tavern, also known as Rectory of the Christ Episcopal Church, Sykes Inn, and Smithfield Inn, is a historic inn and tavern located at Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built about 1752, and is a two-story, five bay, Georgian style brick and frame building.
3.7 miS
Neighbourhood
P. D. Gwaltney Jr. House, Smithfield
95 min walk • P. D. Gwaltney Jr. House is a historic home located at Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The house was built about 1900, and is a large two-story, rectangular, Queen Anne style wood frame mansion with three porches.