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Mr. James L. Eason <br />Page two <br /> <br /> Again, because of proximity and history, tourism in Surry is closely related to tourist activities <br />in other Hampton Roads communities particularly those associated with the Yorktown, Jamestown, <br />Williamsburg Triangle. Surry County has attractions that are related to the Colonial era: <br /> <br /> * The Rolfe Warren House was constructed as the home for Pocahontas <br /> upon her return from England. <br /> <br /> * Bacon's Castle was home to Nathaniel Bacon, who in 1676 led a revolt <br /> against British rule. <br /> <br /> * Hog Island Game Reserve was established as the refuge for keeping the <br /> domestic animals of the settlers at Jamestown. <br /> <br /> * Smith's Fort was established to help protect Jamestown from Indian raids. <br /> <br /> * The Scotland-Jamestown Ferry provides a unique experience for tourist <br /> traveling across the James River. <br /> <br /> We firmly believe that any enhancement of tourist attractions in Surry that entice a tourist to <br />remain in this area for a day or more will benefit Hampton Roads communities since those tourist <br />in all likelihood will spend the night and purchase meals and other conveniences in Hampton Roads <br />communities. <br /> <br /> Because Surry has retained membership in the Crater Planning District, it would also like to <br />be a member of both the Crater Regional Partnership and the Hampton Roads Regional Partnership. <br />I am including a map that shows the division of Surry into two areas in accordance with 1980 census <br />tracts. Census tract 8601.00 containing 2,872 people would be allocated to Hampton Roads <br />Regional Partnership and census tract 8602.00 which is located on the south side of Virginia Route <br />I0 with its 3,273 people would be allocated to the Crater Regional Partnership. I have discussed this <br />arrangement with Mr. Denny Morris of the Crater Regional Planning District and the Crater <br />Regional Partnership. The allocations as proposed are acceptable to him. <br /> <br /> I am looking forward to hearing from you. Please advise me if you have any questions or <br />need additional information. <br /> <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Terry D. Lewis <br />TDL/jmk County Administrator <br />Enclosure <br />cc: Mr. Denny Morris <br /> <br />