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BACK RIVER
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Nestled in a friendly community that is surrounded by a beautiful landscape, Back River is a neighborhood with sizeable ranchers, spilt-levels, and two-story styled homes. The Little Back River area is where city meets country. You can still see a horse farm on Little Back River as you wait for a bus, or drive your children to school. Several farms are located on Harris Creek road. You can store and launch your boat at the Marina Cove Boat Basin, or you can launch it at Gosnold's Hope Park boat ramp. The Willow Oaks subdivision developed between 1965 -1970 has homes ranging in size from 1,166 to 3,289 square feet. The other areas of Little Back River, such as Howe Farms, River Point, Riverpoint West, and Back River have homes ranging from 900 square feet to 7,500 square feet. With the Willow Oaks Shopping Center conveniently located on Fox Hill road, it is easy access from all areas of Little Back River. Close proximity to Willow Oaks and Elizabeth Lakes, gives access to either for pool membership. Within walking distance of Willow Oaks shopping center, Booker Elementary, and Syms Middle School.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Home to Gosnold's Hope Park (named after Captain Bartholomew Gosnold of the God's Speed, leader of the Jamestown Colony. Hope is from the old English word meaning marsh.), the second largest park in the city, consisting of over 105 acres. Originally it was a military base housing area and the original building of Langley Elementary school was built for the military families living in these homes. There is a campground located on the water in Gosnold's Hope Park.
HISTORY:
Logging was popular in this area during the 1800's. Pine trees from the area were cut down and floated to Poquoson to produce bug-eye canoes. Farming was also prevalent here, and you can still see a few farms today. Travel north on Harris Creek road and you will find the Finn house, built in 1720. Originally owned by the Drummond family, it is said that Blackbeard the Pirate, who was related to them, visited this home on several occasions.
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