Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Kippax Plantation |
|---|---|
| Category: | Historic Area Preservation |
| Grant Round: | FY06 |
| Acres: | 8.4 |
| Locality: | City of Hopewell |
| Management Agency: | |
| Owner: | |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $205,000.00 |
| Applicant: | The Archaeological Conservancy |
| Latitude: | 37.27999458 |
| Longitude: | -77.31826 |
| Description: | This $205,000 grant award to The Archaeological Conservancy assisted in the fee simple purchase of 8.4 acres known as the Kippax Plantation in Hopewell. Built along the Occaneechi Trail trade route, the property served as a primary location for the exchange of goods between early European settlers and Native Americans in the 17th Century. Five separate structures with excellent archaeological integrity have been identified on the property. The property is available for research by qualified individuals, educational opportunities, heritage tourism, and for use by American Indians and other culturally related groups. |
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