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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Middle_Peninsula-_Location.svg|thumb|Middle_Peninsula-_Location]] '''Middle Peninsula'''<br />
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The '''Middle Peninsula''' is a region in the eastern part of the [[Commonwealth of Virginia]], located between the [[Rappahannock River]] to the north and the [[York River (Virginia)|York River]] to the south. It is one of three peninsulas on the western shore of the [[Chesapeake Bay]], the others being the [[Northern Neck]] and the [[Virginia Peninsula]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
The Middle Peninsula is characterized by its rural landscape, with numerous rivers, creeks, and estuaries that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. The region includes the counties of [[Essex County, Virginia|Essex]], [[Gloucester County, Virginia|Gloucester]], [[King and Queen County, Virginia|King and Queen]], [[King William County, Virginia|King William]], [[Mathews County, Virginia|Mathews]], and [[Middlesex County, Virginia|Middlesex]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The Middle Peninsula has a rich history dating back to the early colonial period. It was originally inhabited by various [[Native American tribes in Virginia|Native American tribes]], including the [[Powhatan Confederacy]]. European settlers arrived in the early 17th century, establishing plantations and small towns.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The economy of the Middle Peninsula is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The region is known for its production of seafood, particularly [[blue crab]]s and [[oyster]]s. Additionally, tourism plays a significant role, with visitors attracted to its historic sites, natural beauty, and outdoor recreational opportunities.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
The Middle Peninsula is accessible by several major highways, including [[U.S. Route 17 in Virginia|U.S. Route 17]], which runs north-south through the region. The [[George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge]] connects the Middle Peninsula to the [[Virginia Peninsula]] across the York River.<br />
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==Education==<br />
The region is served by several public school districts and is home to [[Rappahannock Community College]], which provides higher education opportunities to residents of the Middle Peninsula and surrounding areas.<br />
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==Notable Sites==<br />
* [[Rosewell (plantation)|Rosewell Plantation]] - A historic plantation in Gloucester County.<br />
* [[Tappahannock, Virginia|Tappahannock]] - The oldest town in Essex County, known for its historic district.<br />
* [[Deltaville, Virginia|Deltaville]] - A community in Middlesex County known for its marinas and boating activities.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Chesapeake Bay]]<br />
* [[Northern Neck]]<br />
* [[Virginia Peninsula]]<br />
* [[Rappahannock River]]<br />
* [[York River (Virginia)]]<br />
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[[Category:Geography of Virginia]]<br />
[[Category:Regions of Virginia]]<br />
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