National Historical Park · Virginia, United States
Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park is a national historical park in Virginia, United States, covering 8,675 acres (3,511 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 8,675 acres (3,511 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 37.2189° N, 76.5175° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park is a large national historical park located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia operated by the National Park Service. It protects and interprets several sites relating to the Colony of Virginia and the history of the United States more broadly. These range from the site of the first English settlement at Jamestown, to the battlefields of Yorktown where the British Army was defeated in the American Revolutionary War. Over 3 million people visit the park each year.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 28.4 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 48.3 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 116.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Colonial National Historical Park?
Colonial National Historical Park is in Virginia, United States (37.2189° N, 76.5175° W).
When was Colonial National Historical Park established?
Colonial National Historical Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Colonial National Historical Park?
Colonial National Historical Park covers 8,675 acres (3,511 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/colo/ — Official park page.