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Hampton, Virginia

Hampton is an independent city in Virginia. Its population is 138,848. As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula. Hampton traces its history to 1607. The city's Old Point Comfort, home of Fort Monroe for almost 400 years, was named by the voyagers of 1607 led by Captain Christopher Newport on the mission which first established Jamestown as a British colony.

Located at 37.0347, -76.36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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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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 1 miles away.
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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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Air Power Park

The Air Power Park is an outdoor, roadside museum in Hampton, Virginia which recognizes Hampton's role in America's early space exploration and aircraft testing. The outdoor park is open year-round, seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Several vintage aircraft and experimental space launch vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s are displayed out of doors. The park is on a 15 acres plot and includes a children's playground.

Located at 37.0434, -76.3662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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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WTJZ

WTJZ is a Black Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Newport News, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. WTJZ is owned and operated by Chesapeake-Portsmouth Broadcasting Corporation.

Located at 37.0311, -76.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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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