Blackwater River (Virginia)
| Blackwater River | |
|---|---|
The Blackwater River is the northernmost of the Albemarle Sound river system. | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Prince George County |
| • coordinates | 37°10′49″N 77°22′54″W / 37.18028°N 77.38167°W |
| Mouth | Chowan River |
• coordinates | 36°32′38″N 76°54′58″W / 36.54389°N 76.91611°W |
The Blackwater River of southeastern Virginia flows from its source near the city of Petersburg, Virginia for about 105 miles (169 km) through the Inner Coastal Plain region of Virginia (part of the Atlantic Coastal Plain). The Blackwater joins the Nottoway River to form the Chowan River, which empties into Albemarle Sound. The Blackwater and Nottoway river confluence is located at the border between Virginia and North Carolina.