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Hampton University

Hampton University is a historically black and Native American university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.

Located at 37.0213, -76.3371 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hampton University, Universities and colleges in Virginia, Historically black universities and colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1868, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Education in Hampton, Virginia, National Historic Landmarks in Virginia, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Buildings and structures in Hampton, Virginia, African-American history of Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Hampton, Virginia

Emancipation Oak

Emancipation Oak is a historic tree located on the campus of Hampton University in what is now the City of Hampton, Virginia. The large sprawling oak is 98 feet (30 m) in diameter, with branches which extend upward as well as laterally. It is designated one of the 10 Great Trees of the World by the National Geographic Society and is part of the National Historic Landmark district of Hampton University. The tree is a Southern Live Oak.

Located at 37.0232, -76.3304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Virginia, Individual oak trees, Hampton University, History of Hampton, Virginia, African Americans in the Civil War, Visitor attractions in Hampton, Virginia, National Historic Landmarks in Virginia

Brown Cottage

Brown Cottage was the first building of the educational institution in Hampton, Virginia now known as Hampton University. See also articles Mary S. Peake and Hampton University

Located at 37.023, -76.3303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Hampton, Virginia, Hampton University

Back River (Virginia)

The Back River is an estuarine inlet of the Chesapeake Bay between the independent cities of Hampton and Poquoson in the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia. Formed by the confluence of the Northwest and Southwest Branches, and at just over two miles long, the Back River is a breeding ground for many of the Bay's prized sport fish and the well known blue crab.

Located at 37.0683, -76.3423 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Geography of Hampton, Virginia, Geography of Poquoson, Virginia, Rivers of Virginia

Hampton River

The Hampton River is a 3.2-mile-long tidal estuary which empties into Hampton Roads near its mouth. Hampton Roads in turn empties into the southern end of Chesapeake Bay in southeast Virginia in the United States. The Hampton River is located entirely in the city of Hampton. Much like several other minor rivers of the area, the Hampton River has also been referred to as Hampton Creek.

Located at 37.0333, -76.3375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Geography of Hampton, Virginia, Rivers of Virginia

Kecoughtan High School

Kecoughtan High School is a public high school located in Hampton, Virginia. The current grades offered are 9–12. Kecoughtan High School is one of four high schools located in the Hampton City Public School District. The other three are Phoebus High School, Bethel High School (Hampton, Virginia), and Hampton High School (Hampton, Virginia).

Located at 37.055, -76.3181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1962, Schools in Hampton, Virginia, Public high schools in Virginia

Phoebus High School

Phoebus High School is a public high school located in Hampton, Virginia. Named after the nearby neighborhood and former town of Phoebus, it is the newest of the four high schools in the city. Considered unique for the IDE Academy which includes Video Media Design, Engineering, and Video Game Programming. Originally designed as an "Open-Concept" school, permanent interior walls were minimized in favor of partitions that could be adjusted depending on building needs.

Located at 37.0339, -76.3164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1975, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Hampton, Virginia

Phenix High School

Phenix High School was a school for African American students which was opened on the campus of the normal school which grew to become today's Hampton University near the town of Hampton and Fort Monroe in Elizabeth City County, Virginia in the period immediately following the conclusion of the American Civil War. Phenix High School, first established in 1931, was named for George Perly Phenix (1864–1930), a native of Maine. Dr.

Located at 37.0222, -76.3354 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1931, Defunct schools in Virginia, Schools in Hampton, Virginia, Historically segregated African-American schools in the United States