The story of Reedville, Virginia, is linked to the commercial fishing industry that developed in the late 19th century.
Today, Reedville is one of the major ports for the landing of commercial fish in the United States, second only to Kodiak, Alask.
The industry flourished, especially in the early part of the 20th century.
He purchased the land on Cockrell s Creek that is now Reedville.
In 1874, Elijah Reed transferred his menhaden fishing operation from Brooklin, Maine, to the Chesapeake Bay.
The story of Reedville, Virginia, is linked to the commercial fishing industry that developed in the late 19th century