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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WM5_falling-creek-stone-bridge-historical_Richmond-VA.html
The site of Virginia's first wayside park was established in 1934. It was developed to serve as a picnic area by the Virginia State Highway Department and the Chesterfield Garden Club in 1933-1934. A State Historical Marker located in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLRK_falling-creek-iron-works_Richmond-VA.html
Vanished now but for a trace, Falling Creek is the site of the first industrial ironworks in the New World. The close proximity of iron ore, wood for fuel and power provided by the falling water made the Falling Creek site perfect for this develop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGLL_ampthill-estate_Richmond-VA.html
Built before 1732 by Henry Cary, this was the home of Colonel Archibald Cary, a Revolutionary leader of Virginia. The house was moved, 1929-30, to its present location off Cary Street Road in Richmond's West End.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAG9_site-of-first-iron-foundry-in-america_Richmond-VA.html
Site of FirstIron Foundry in AmericaEstablished in 1619
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFQ_falling-creek-ironworks_Richmond-VA.html
Nearby on Falling Creek is the first ironworks in English North America. It was established by the Virginia Company to supply iron for the colony and for export to England. Construction began in 1619. The works, including a blast furnace, were com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFP_warwick_Richmond-VA.html
Located eight miles downstream from Richmond, Warwick was an important 18th-century James River port and manufacturing center. During the Revolutionary War, Warwick's craftsmen turned out clothing and shoes, and its mills ground flour and meal for…
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