Crows Nest Point

Crows Nest Point is a cape in Stafford County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1]

Crows Nest Point was named on account of a black boat that was regularly harbored there in the 19th century.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crows Nest Point
  2. ↑ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

Coordinates: 38°21′08″N 77°18′23″W / 38.3523°N 77.3064°W / 38.3523; -77.3064

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