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The Blackwater River of southeastern Virginia flows from its source near the city of Petersburg, Virginia for about 105 miles through the Inner Coastal Plain region of Virginia.
Virginia Counties and the Blackwater River. This document is provided to illustrate the location of the Blackwater River which plays an important role both in defining certain county boundaries in Virginia and in the story of James and Anne White Watkins.
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The Blackwater River begins in a collection of swamps just south of Petersburg, Virginia. From there, the river begins to flow southeast through Prince George County. In this region, the Blackwater is known as the Blackwater Swamp due to the many swamps and pocosins along the way. The river then forms the border of Surry County and Sussex County, b...
Like much of Virginia, the Blackwater River area falls in the humid subtropical climate zone. Thus, though the area experiences the seasonal cycle, the summers are longer and are marked with high heat and humidity. The area is also likely to see rainfall and flooding in the lowlands. The high temperatures continue into the winter, which is generall...
The Blackwater River is a true blackwater river, meaning the river is slow-moving, acidic, and darkly stained, often resembling black tea. Such rivers often flow through heavily forested or swampy areas, and the Blackwater River is no exception. The Blackwater is also known for its pocosins, which are deep, acidic, and sandy wetlands. A unique vari...
The Blackwater River's major historical role began in 1646 when it became a demarcation line between the Virginian Colony and the Powhattan Confederacy. The Native Americans were only allowed to cross the river at one point, Fort Henry, and the Virginians were forbidden to settle in Native American lands. However, many settlers simply ignored this....
Transportation was common in the early colonial area, with commercial goods such as tobacco and pork being transported down the river. During the 19th century, only the lower part of the Blackwater River was plied by small craft. The Blackwater River is popular with canoers and boaters in the modern era due to its slow-flowing nature. It is also po...
The Blackwater originates as a coastal plain swamp in Prince George County. It flows east through braided channels of bald cypress and tupelo in Surry County. The river then turns south into Southampton County where several boat ramps are accessible for anglers, hunters and boaters alike.
real-time data for Blackwater River near Franklin, VA. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Blackwater Ecological Preserve. Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries - Blackwater River.
A statewide map of Virginia showing the major lakes, streams and rivers. Drought, precipitation, and stream gage information.
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