Reedville

Northumberland County · dedicated 1991 · Rte. 360, at intersection with Rte. 726

Elijah W. Reed, a New England ship captain, established the town in 1874 after building a factory here to process menhaden, a small bony fish rich in oil. Reedville soon became the center of the industry and home port to the Atlantic menhaden fleet. By the early 20th century the town, which resembled a New England fishing village, reputedly had one of the highest per capita incomes in the country. Its historic district contains early fishermen's houses and Victorian mansions. The oldest dwelling is the Walker House (1875).

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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