Southern Branch Chapel / Battl

<br> Site of<br> <b>Southern Branch Chapel</b><br> A Chapel of ease of the Anglican Church<br> for the<br> Elizabeth River Parish 1701 - 1761<br> St. Brides Parish 1761 - 1845<br><br> Encampment area for American Patriots<br> <b>Battle of Great Bridge</b><br> December 1775<br><br> First land battle for the American Revolution fought in Virginia<br><br> Residence of the<br> <b>Wilson Family</b><br> who on 24 February 1855<br> gave one hundred and seventy-five acres<br> to the overseers of the poor of<br> Norfolk County<br> which is now the<br> Civic Center<br> of the<br> City of Chesapeake