Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge (HM2MV)

Location: Natural Bridge, VA 24578 Rockbridge County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 37.761', W 79° 32.581'

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Natural Bridge holds a unique place in American history as one of the natural wonders and first tourist attractions in the New World. Artists and illustrators popularized its image. This natural semielliptical arch is made of limestone carved by nature over millions of years and is approximately 200 feet high. The Monacan Indians held the site sacred and worshiped there. Thomas Jefferson obtained a land grant on 5 July 1774 to preserve it and to ensure the public could visit it. Natural Bridge was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1997 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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HM NumberHM2MV
Series This marker is part of the George Washington Slept Here series, and the National Historic Landmarks series.
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Marker NumberA 72
Year Placed2000
Placed ByDepartment of Historic Resources
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 7:16am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 628563 N 4165690
Decimal Degrees37.62935000, -79.54301667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 37.761', W 79° 32.581'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 37' 45.66" N, 79° 32' 34.86" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 34-44 VA-130, Natural Bridge VA 24578, US
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