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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20MG_greenwood-afton-rural-historic-district_Afton-VA.html
At its western edge, this 16,300-acre historic district takes in Rockfish Gap, which at 1,903' elevation is the lowest passage through the Blue Ridge Mountains for a span of more than 110 miles. The district has been a focal point for routes conve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZR_the-virginia-blue-ridge-railway_Piney-River-VA.html
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway was formed in 1914 to haul American Chestnut timber for local lumber companies. As a short-line railroad of 16 miles, the Railway was intended to connect to larger rail systems with national reach. By the 1920s, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZQ_american-cyanamid_Piney-River-VA.html
From 1931 until 1971 the American Cyanamid Company operated a 50-acre site in Piney River to extract and refine titanium ore for the manufacture of titanium dioxide used in paint pigments. Although bringing prosperity to the region, Ameri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZB_boyhood-home-of-rev-dr-w-a-r-goodwin-1869-1939_Norwood-VA.html
Born in Richmond in 1869, William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin lived in Norwood from 1871 until he entered Roanoke College in 1885. Goodwin's childhood education and strong religious background helped shape his adult endeavors. While he was an Episc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CV7_rockfish-gap_Afton-VA.html
Low passway across Blue Ridge, elev. 1909. Served the buffalo, Indian, and covered wagon. Thomas Jefferson came via stage coach in 1818 to Rockfish Tavern. He presided over a prominent group who resolved to locate the University of Virginia "in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15OK_20-minute-cliff_Vesuvius-VA.html
In June and July during corn-choppin time, this cliff serves the folks in White Rock community as a time piece. Twenty minutes after sunlight strikes the rock face, dusk falls on the valley below
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5Y_peter-cartwright_Shipman-VA.html
Known for helping to develop Methodism as a circuit rider in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, Peter Cartwright was born three miles southeast. His library, which he carried in his saddlebag, included a Bible, a hymnal, and The Boo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTKJ_nelson-county-albemarle-county_Faber-VA.html
Nelson County. In the foothills of Virginia's Piedmont,Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. The county was named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., governor of Virginia from June to November 1781. The county seat is Lovingston. The Nelson Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRAT_nelson-county-world-war-ii-memorial_Lovingston-VA.html
In memory of the men of Nelson County who lost their lives in World War II 1941 - 1945 George David Akers · Richmond Oliver Allen · Harry Philmore Anderson · Samuel Harvey Anderson · Garland Golden Ashley · Cy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRAS_nelson-county-world-war-memorial_Lovingston-VA.html
In memory of the men of Nelson County who lost their lives in the World War, 1917 - 1918 Hope W. Massie ? ? ? ? ? ? Lieut.Robert Penn Brent ? ? ? ? Corp.Richard Witt Wright ? ? ? ? "Lawrence Allen ? ? ? ? ? ?? PvtFrank R. Beasley ? ? ? ? ?? ? "…
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