
Title
The Colony of Virginia
Caption
The Colony of Virginia was the English colony in North America that existed briefly during the 16th century, and then continuously from 1607 until the American Revolution. The Colony of Virginia was named in the 16th century for Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen" who never married. Cover of "The General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles'', by Captain John Smith, 1624.
Date
1624
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A02_081
License type
Rights managed
Available size
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