Tappahannock, VA

Virginia · Essex County

Tappahannock is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,865. Residents earn $44,896 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,865 Population 699/sq mi density

$44,896 Median Income $31,736 per capita

$204,200 Home Value $300,407 Zillow

$914 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

795 Violent Crime/100K 2,969 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$44,896 median income, 1.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$204,200 home value, $914/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

795 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Tappahannock, VA

20 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Tappahannock, VA.

Name	Description
Rappahannock Industrial Academy	Marker is on Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) 0.2 miles north of Boston Road (Virginia Route 610), on the right when traveling north.
Angel Visit Baptist Church	Marker is at the intersection of Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) and Muddy Gut Road (Virginia Route 607), on the right when traveling south on Tidewater Trail.
Thomas Washington Lynched	Marker is on Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) west of Forest Grove Road (Virginia Route 718), on the right when traveling east.
British Raid on Tappahannock / The War of 1812	Marker is at the intersection of Queen Street (U.S. 360) and Newbill Drive (County Route T-1013), on the right when traveling west on Queen Street.
William Moore Tidewater Musician	Marker is on US 17 just south of Parker Place, on the right when traveling south.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church	(Piscataway Baptist Church). Marker is on US 360, on the right when traveling east.
Mattaponi Indian Town	Marker is on US 360, on the right when traveling west.
Rappahannock Indian Migration	Marker is on Historyland Highway (U.S. 17) north of Gwynnfield Road (County Route 703), on the right when traveling north.
Toppahanock Indian Village	Marker is on U.S. 17, 0.2 miles south of Daingerfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Mount Pleasant	Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Tappahannock Highway (U.S. 360) and Bruington Road (Route 621), on the right when traveling east on Richmond Tappahannock Highway.
Gouldborough Plantation	(Later Goldberry). Marker is on Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) south of Gold Berry Lane (County Route 689).
Fort Lowry	Marker is on River Place (Virginia Route 680) 0.3 miles north of Shellfield Road (Virginia Route 666), on the right when traveling north.
Fort Lowry-Camp Byron	Marker is at the intersection of Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) and Johnville Road (Virginia Route 611), on the right when traveling east on Tidewater Trail.
Fonthill	Marker is at the intersection of US 17 and VA 631 Lloyd's Road, on the right when traveling south on US 17. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
Ritchie's Birthplace	Marker is on Cross Street, 0.1 miles north of Prince Street, on the right when traveling north.
Bacon's Northern Force	Marker is on US 360, on the right when traveling west.
Historic Tappahannock	Marker is at the intersection of Queen Street (U.S. 360) and Newbill Drive (Virginia Route T-1013), on the left when traveling east on Queen Street.
King and Queen County / Essex County	Marker is on US 360, on the right when traveling west.
Old Rappahannock Courthouse	Marker is on Tidewater Trail (U.S. 17) north of Old Courthouse Road, on the right when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
1728 Courthouse	Marker is at the intersection of North Church Lane (U.S. 17) and Queen Street (U.S. 360), on the right when traveling north on North Church Lane.

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