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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNH_maidens-adventure-hotel_Maidens-VA.html
The Hotel, built before 1881, served canal boat passengers on the James River and Kanawha Canal and later railway passengers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad which was built along much of the canal's tow path. In 1896 Annie and William T. Tucke…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNF_early-transportation-on-the-james-river_Maidens-VA.html
The James River has served as a major water highway since before the settlement of Jamestown. As early as 1728, Atkinson's Ferry transported people and goods across the river. Today, Maidens Bridge is located not far away from where the ferry oper…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC1W_the-1936-virginia-prison-recordings_Maidens-VA.html
In 1936 famed folklorist John A. Lomax visited the Virginia State Prison Farm here and at the Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond. Working for the Library of Congress's Archive of Folk Song, Lomax canvassed southern prisons in search of tradit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5VE_beaverdam-episcopal-church_Maidens-VA.html
288 Yards south is the site of the Second Episcopal Church in Goochland County. Built before 1764, this church was in use until about 1861. William Douglas of Scotland was the rector until 1777. Among other rectors were Charles Hopkins and Richard…
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