Directions from Alexandria, Virginia to Gloucester, Virginia
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General Joseph Hooker, U.S.A.
Landmarks – Indian Head, Maryland
Inscription. Maintained headquarters here at Chicamuxen Methodist Church from October, 1861, to March, 1862, when over 12,000 Union troops were camped along the Potomac River in Charles County. , Erected by Charles County Civil War ... More on HMDB
Confederate March From the North Anna River
Landmarks – Ashland, Virginia
Inscription. Following the Union army's departure from the North Anna River on 26 May 1864, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee cautiously moved his army south toward Richmond to stay between the Federals and the capital. Lee's wagon trains, ... More on HMDB
“Fall Hill”
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. On the heights one mile to the west, the home of the Thorntons from about 1736. Francis Thornton 2nd was a Justice, a Burgess 1744-45, and Lieut.-Colonel of his Majesty's militia for S... More on HMDB
The Carillon
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The Carillon, Virginia's War Memorial for World War I, was erected by the Commonwealth of Virginia to commemorate those who served. Designed by noted Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram,... More on HMDB
Graves Hall
Landmarks – Quantico, Virginia
Inscription. Named in honor of, Second Lieutenant Terrence C. Graves, United States Marine Corps, Third Force Reconnaissance Company, Third Reconnaissance Battalion, Third Marine Division, Awarded the Medal of Honor (Posthumously), ... More on HMDB
York County Historical Committee
Museums – Yorktown, Virginia
York County was originally named Charles River, and was one of the eight original shires formed in 1634. The present name was given in 1643, probably in honor of James, Duke of York, the second son of Charles I. Its area is 123 square ... More on MuseumsUSA.org
Darbytown Road / Pioneer Baptist Church
Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia
Inscription. The Battle of Darbytown Road, 7 Oct. 1864, was the last large Confederate offensive north of the James River. Gen. Robert E. Lee personally supervised the operation. Attacking from the west astride the Darbytown Road, ... More on HMDB
Nawab Indian Cuisine
Restaurants – Newport News, Virginia
The resturant won best Indian restaurant 2010 by the local news paper. More on TripAdvisor
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Although it is very good I've had better Indian food. More on Yahoo! Travel
I have dined here 3 times. The first 2, I ordered off menu and it was a bit pricey. The 3rd I got the lunch... More on TripAdvisor
Crazy Crab
Restaurants – Reedville, Virginia
Supposedly Best of the Bay crab cakes, while very good, not sure they were the best we had on our trip. More on TripAdvisor
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AWESOME food- best seafood we've tasted in a looong while! More on Yahoo! Travel
We are now living on the Norther Neck after being away for a number of years.The Crazy Crab is one of the m... More on TripAdvisor
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