USS Texas
USS Texas was a pre-dreadnought battleship built by the United States in the early 1890s.
An ancient site, 9 mi southwest of Tangier
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Kilmarnock, 17 miles west. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 96 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Typical highs and lows in Tangier. Green months are the mild ones.
USS Texas
USS Texas was a pre-dreadnought battleship built by the United States in the early 1890s. The first American battleship commissioned, she was built in reaction to the acquisition of modern armored warships by several South American countries, and meant to incorporate the latest developments in naval tactics and design. This includes the mounting of her main armament en echelon to allow maximum end-on fire and a heavily-armored citadel amidships to ensure defensive strength. However, due to the state of U.S. industry at the time, Texas's building time was lengthy, and by the time she was commissioned, she was already out of date. Nevertheless, she and the armored cruiser USS Maine were considered advancements in American naval design.
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- Ancient site
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- United States Navy
- Wikipedia readers
- 39K a year
Where to stay near USS Texas
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Tangier (3) and Kilmarnock (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS Texas | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 442 | $158K | — |
| Kilmarnock | 17 mi west | 25 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,457 | $282K | — |
| Crisfield | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 10 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,555 | $138K | — |
| Onancock | 19 mi east | 30 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 1,177 | $294K | — |
| Onley | 20 mi east | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 541 | $323K | — |
| Irvington | 19 mi west | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 470 | $518K | — |
| Exmore | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 3 hotels | 1,396 | $152K | C+ |
| Willis Wharf | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 278 | — | — |
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Also near USS Texas
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
46 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
45 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
56 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a year
51 mi National MonumentFort Monroe National Monument
38 mi Ancient siteWerowocomoco
51 mi MuseumJamestown Settlement
127 mi State parkPoint Lookout State Park
61 mi MuseumMacArthur MemorialPhoto credits
Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Fort Monroe National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Werowocomoco: engraved by William Hole, Public domain · Jamestown Settlement: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Point Lookout State Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · MacArthur Memorial: Unknown, Public domain
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Visiting USS Texas
What town is USS Texas near?
Tangier, VA, about 9 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit USS Texas?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–83°.
How far is USS Texas from Virginia Beach and Washington?
About 65 miles south of Virginia Beach and about 96 miles northwest of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS Texas?
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Norfolk (ORF), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near USS Texas?
Tangier (9 mi, 3 places to stay), Kilmarnock (17 mi, 6 places to stay) and Crisfield (22 mi, 10 places to stay).
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