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What two cities are located along the James River?

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Richmond
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Lynchburg


Besides, which town is in the James River watershed?

Richmond

Subsequently, question is, where is the James River fall line? Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line Examples of the Fall Zone include the Potomac River's Little Falls and the rapids in Richmond, Virginia, where the James River falls across a series of rapids down to the tidal estuary of the James River. Columbia, South Carolina is similar as well with the Congaree River.

Keeping this in consideration, which region is the source of many rivers?

“Piedmont” means 'land at the foot of mountains. ' The Blue Ridge Mountains are the source of many rivers.

How deep is the James River at Jamestown?

25 feet

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What is Virginia's fall line?

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What is the oldest region in Virginia?

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