James River, Shirley Plantation, Virginia. June 23, 2007.
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This picture of the James River was taken at Shirley Plantation in Virginia. Shirley Plantation was one of Virginia’s first plantations, founded in 1613.
At that time the James was the great transportation route of Virginia. The first English settlement, Jamestown, was founded on the banks of the river, and the early plantations had their own wharfs to handle ships carrying both passengers and cargo. Ocean-going ships could navigate the James as far upstream as the present-day Richmond.
Tags: History, River, Travels, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
September 29, 2010 at 4:21 am |
John, mom and dad and I visited Shirley Plantation many years ago. We enjoyed the tour so very much. This is a lovely picture you are sharing today. Thanks for the sweet memories this morning.
September 29, 2010 at 5:59 am |
I have that same photo! We visited Shirley Plantation about six or seven years ago when we did a little tour of the James River plantations. It’s really a beautiful place in a lovely part of Virginia. Nice shot (but then, I would think so!).
September 29, 2010 at 6:28 am |
Interesting. I didn’t realize that the James River was a major transportation route. Learn something every day. 🙂
September 29, 2010 at 7:31 am |
That’s a mighty peaceful looking river. In the olden times I don’t imagine it looked as peaceful with all the activity.
September 29, 2010 at 9:42 am |
What a peaceful scene.
It is hard to imagine the ships going up river anymore. We have drained and diked a lot of rivers out here–just in Stanwood alone—that 100 years ago were navigable by ship. How else did people up river get supplies. MB
September 29, 2010 at 10:04 am |
these say PEACE and Quiet to me, and that is what I love
September 29, 2010 at 10:53 am |
Now that looks like the perfect spot for a picnic & listen to the river flow by! Beautiful tree hanging way out like that!
September 29, 2010 at 12:18 pm |
The colors in this scene are as calm and peaceful as the colors in your other blog are wild and brilliant. A blog for every mood!!
September 29, 2010 at 12:22 pm |
Looks very calming and peaceful.
September 29, 2010 at 1:39 pm |
This location looks to be so pleasant. I could imagine sitting beneath the tree with a picnic and a good book!
September 29, 2010 at 2:32 pm |
Such peaceful scene.
Watery Wednesday-Rain
September 29, 2010 at 3:25 pm |
what serene location. someday i hope to visit the eastern states too.
September 29, 2010 at 3:29 pm |
very peaceful place!
September 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm |
I have had the priviledge of visiting the Shirly Plantation twice and loved it equally both times! Beautiful picture!
Have a fabulous day!!
September 30, 2010 at 12:50 am |
Oh wow, must be a really deep river then. Thank you for this lovely view and a very interesting snippet of American history.
October 4, 2010 at 1:19 pm |
So serene! Thanks, I needed that!