Great Bridge in Virginia
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Battle of Great Bridge

The Battle of Great Bridge was fought December 9, 1775, in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolutionary War. The victory by Continental Army and militia forces led to the departure of Governor Lord Dunmore and any remaining vestiges of British power from the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the conflict.

Located at 36.7197, -76.2386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving the United States, History of Chesapeake, Virginia, Virginia in the American Revolution, 1775 in the Thirteen Colonies, Conflicts in 1775, 1775 in Virginia

Oscar F. Smith High School

Oscar Frommel Smith High School was originally built in South Norfolk, Virginia, to replace the aging South Norfolk High School in 1954. In 1994, a new school was constructed in the Greenbrier/Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia, and has a current enrollment of over 2,100 students. OSHS was authorized to begin administering the IB Diploma Program by the International Baccalaureate Organization in 2002 and IB students from all six Chesapeake zones feed into it.

Located at 36.7403, -76.2562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1954, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Chesapeake, Virginia

Great Bridge High School

Great Bridge High School is a public secondary school in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. It is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools and is located at 301 West Hanbury Road.

Located at 36.6889, -76.2406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1907, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Chesapeake, Virginia

Greenbrier Christian Academy

Greenbrier Christian Academy (GCA) is a private Christian school located in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake, Virginia. It was founded in 1983.

Located at 36.7382, -76.2326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Christian schools in the United States, Schools in Chesapeake, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1983, Private elementary schools in Virginia, Private middle schools in Virginia, Private high schools in Virginia

Chesapeake Arboretum

Chesapeake Arboretum (47 acres) is a non-profit arboretum located at 624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake, Virginia. It is open daily without charge. The arboretum was established in 1996, and currently consists of a mature hardwood forest with good trail system, farmhouse, and theme and demonstration gardens.

Located at 36.7437, -76.2367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arboreta in Virginia, Botanical gardens in Virginia, 1996 establishments in Virginia, Protected areas of Chesapeake, Virginia

Great Hope Baptist High School

Great Hope Baptist High School is a high school in Chesapeake, Virginia. There are approximately 30 students. The school's mascot is a soldier and the school colors are red, white, and blue. Spiritual strength ranks in equal importance with its standards of academic rigor and athletic competition.

Located at 36.6753, -76.226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Baptist schools in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1976, Private high schools in Virginia, Schools in Chesapeake, Virginia

Great Bridge Bridge

The Great Bridge Bridge is a double rolling bascule drawbridge that carries Battlefield Blvd. and spans the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Chesapeake, Virginia. It was constructed in 2004 by the Army Corps of Engineers and operated by the City of Chesapeake. It has a mean daily traffic of 35,000 vehicles.

Located at 36.7209, -76.2399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges in Virginia