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Ferries and Flats

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. In 1728, the colonial government established Fredericksburg as far upstream on the Rappahannock River as was navigable. Vessels traveling to and from the Chesapeake Bay and beyond could tie up at the docks there. Workers ... More on HMDB

Wheatley Lake(Gilbert Run)

Parks – Bryantown, Maryland

Operated by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Wheatley Lake, also known as Gilbert Run, was constructed as one of three flood water management impoundments in the 1960's and 70's. Of the three structures, Wheatley was also ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Mud Tavern

Landmarks – Thornburg, Virginia

Inscription. Mud Tavern was the old name of this place. Six miles east, at Guinea Station, Stonewall Jackson died, May 10, 1863. In the campaign of 1864, Ewells and Longstreets corps of Lees army, coming from Spotsylvania Courthouse, ... More on HMDB

Embrey Dam

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. In 1909-10, the Fredericksburg Water Power Company constructed the Embrey Dam and its power plant on Caroline Street, for the express purpose of generating electric power. The increasi... More on HMDB

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  • Brief history of Embrey Dam Embrey Dam, 22 feet high, was constructed in 1910, replacing a crib dam dating back to 1853. Until recently, the dam provided water to a Virginia Electric Power Company ... More on Dgif.virginia.gov

Rocky Lane

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. Rocky Lane leading to Washington Ferry. Center pontoon bridge was located near foot of lane (Battle of Fredericksburg) December 11 16, 1862. , Location. 38° 17.768′ N, 77° 27.28′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, ... More on HMDB

Virginia Civil War Trails - Caroline County

Things To Do – Bowling Green, Virginia

Follow the trails to five sites in Caroline County; The Town of Bowling Green, Bethel Church, Carmel Church, Guinea Station and the Star Hotel. All 5 sites are ... More on Virginia.org

49th New York Infantry 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Corps

Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. (Front): 49th, N. Y. Inf'y: 3rd Brig. 2d Div. 6th Corps. Held this position, May 12, 1864. (Left): The muffled drums, sad roll has beat. The soldiers last, tattoo. No more on life's, parade shall meet, that brave and, ... More on HMDB

Hotel Charles

Things To Do – Hughesville, Maryland

Hotel Charles - Happy hour never looked so good. Hotel Charles, located at 15100 Burnt Store Rd caters to an anxious after-work ... More on clubzone

Cavalry Affairs

Landmarks – Hartwood, Virginia

Inscription. Near here Wade Hampton with a small cavalry force surprised and captured 5 officers and 87 men of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, November 28, 1862. At that time Burnside was moving toward Fredericksburg. On February ... More on HMDB

Mattawoman Creek

National And State Parks – Indian Head, Maryland

Smallwood State Park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Parks Division. It covers 628 acres and is named after General William Smallwood, the fourth Governor of Maryland and a Revolutionary War officer. History ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Gunston Hall

Museums – Fort Belvoir, Virginia

'Gunston Hall' is an 18th-century Georgian mansion near the Potomac River in Mason Neck, Virginia, United States of America. The house was the home of the United States Founding Father George Mason. It was located at the center of ... More on Wikipedia

Usal Beach

Beaches – Leonardtown, Maryland

El Dorado Restaurant

Restaurants – La Plata, Maryland

Great service, the prices are reasonable and the food is quite tasty too. More on TripAdvisor

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  • Eldorado is very nice elegant and has fresh great food. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Spanish and Mexican cuisine, including paella and other seafood entrees plus typical Mexican dishes. I have... More on TripAdvisor

Dannys Sub Shop

Restaurants – Waldorf, Maryland

Cleo's Motel & Restaurant

Restaurants – Upper Marlboro, Maryland