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The story of Reedville, Virginia, is linked to the commercial fishing industry that developed in the late 19th century. In 1874, Elijah Reed transferred his menhaden fishing operation from Brooklin, Maine, to the Chesapeake Bay. He purchased the land on Cockrell s Creek that is now Reedville. The industry flourished, especially in the early part of the 20th century. Today, Reedville is one of the major ports for the landing of commercial fish in the United States, second only to Kodiak, Alaska. This Northern Neck area of ...

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Watermen of Reedville and the Chesapeake Bay 2016, Arcadia Publishing (SC)

ISBN-13: 9781467116275

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Watermen of Reedville and the Chesapeake Bay 2016, Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

ISBN-13: 9781531697976

Hardcover