Because they thought that they had a better supply of fresh water and because they knew it was deep enough to dock ships. (english)
Williamsburg
Virginia
it was the capital of virginia from 1699-1780
Richmond, Virginia.
Montgomery, Alabama was a temporary capital until it later moved to Richmond, Virginia
The capital of the Confederate States of America was moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia, in May 1861.
Charlestown
Charlestown
Virginia
it was the capital of virginia from 1699-1780
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia.
No. Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from about 1699 to 1780 but never of the US.
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
The first capital of Virginia was Jamestown in 1607. Then it became Williamsburg in 1699. Then it became Richmond in 1780.
The city served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the center of political events in Virginia leading to the American Revolution.
Montgomery, Alabama was the initial confederate capital city. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia. The last Confederate capital was Danville, Virginia.