The City of Capron, VA
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The city of Capron is located in the state of Virginia and has a population of 486 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Capron is Petersburg, approximately 34 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Capron, including First Class Restaurant & Lounge, Clark's Fas-Shop, Light House, For Pete's Sake and Dairy Queen Brazier. For a larger selection of Capron restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Capron Museums, Golf Courses and/or Auto Race Tracks, including the Jamestown Settlement, Smith's Fort Plantation, Petersburg National Battlefield Park, Lee Park Golf Course and Virginia Motorsports Park. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Capron please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Capron:
- Roanoke Rapids Halifax County Airport (RZZ)
Capron, Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Capron
In the month of January, Capron experiences an average high temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in January are usually about 27 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.26 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Capron with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 50 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Capron to receive an average of 3.51 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.46 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -8 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Capron should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 72 degrees, and nighttime lows of 45.
Capron, Virginia Attractions
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Jamestown Settlement - Jamestown, The Jamestown Settlement Colony was the first successful English settlement on the mainland of North America. Named for King James I of England, Jamestown was founded in the Colony of Virginia on May 14, 1607. In modern times, "Jamestown Settlement" is also a promotional name used by the Commonwealth of Virginia's portion of the historical attractions at Jamestown, . It is adjacent and complementary to the Historic Jamestowne on Jamestown Island which is the actual historic site where the first settlers landed and lived that is run by the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia.
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Lee Park Golf Course - Petersburg, The Lee Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Petersburg City County Virginia. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 804-733-5667. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 3108 Homestead Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805
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Petersburg National Battlefield Park - Petersburg, Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Park Service unit preserving sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg, . The Battlefield is centered around Petersburg, Virginia, and also includes outlying components in Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. Over 140,000 people visit the park annually.
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Smith's Fort Plantation - Surry, Smith's Fort Plantation is a house and parcel of land located in Surry County, Virginia. The current main house on the property, which is also referred to as the Faulcon House, dates from 1751. The plantation received its name because it was the location of Captain John Smith's "New Fort," built in 1609, located directly across the James River from the Jamestown colony. The same land was later given by Chief Powhatan to John Rolfe as a dowry for the hand of Pocahontas when Rolfe and Pocahontas married.
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Virginia Motorsports Park - Petersburg, Virginia Motorsports Park is a quarter-mile dragstrip in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, just outside Petersburg, . It opened in 1994 and hosted the NHRA's Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals. It has a seating capacity of 23,000 spectators. The track has recently returned to the IHRA.
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Capron, Virginia Hotels
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Capron, Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Capron Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Truck Stops. Happy Dining!
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Capron Articles
Published January 11, 2011
Jamestown Virginia is part of the Historic Triangle alongside Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. If you visit the Williamsburg area, Jamestown is an easy day trip.
Published December 13, 2010
Today Halifax has a small but proud population of roughly 300. Nearly a dozen historic buildings are open to the public for both guided tours and individual exploration.
