Directions from Annapolis, Maryland to Clarksville, Virginia
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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
Osborne Landing Captain John Smiths Adventures on the James www.johnsmithtrail.org
Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia
Inscription. The Arrohateck Indians lived along the James River north of the Appomattox. They met Smith and his comrades on their initial journey up the James, paddling out to meet the English on a small island. “In the midway ... More on HMDB
Wilcoxs Brigade, CSA
Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. “A private by the name of Jones¦.seized the colors, his right arm was soon broken, he then held it with his left hand, and he was soon shot through both legs no broken bones, and then his left arm was wounded and ... More on HMDB
Electricity for Streetcars
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Power from Browns Island began to run streetcars in 1894, when Richmond Railway & Electric built a coal-fired generating plant. In 1888, the Richmond Union Passenger Railway: became th... More on HMDB
General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial Lafayette Square National Historic Landmark District
Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC
Inscription. [ front, south face :], Rochambeau: [ back, north face :], "We have been contemporaries, and, fellow labourers, in the cause, of liberty, and we have lived, together, as brothers should do, in harmonious friendship, ", ... More on HMDB
The Slave Trade In Richmond
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The land around you for several blocks was the regional center for the commerce in black slaves. There were 4 main dealers each with a jail-like compound surrounded with heavy log fences. The largest and most fearsome ... More on HMDB
Great Clips
Things To Do – Manassas, Virginia
about Great Clips: Great Clips is a chain of no-frills salons that are a dependable source for reasonably-priced serviceable haircuts for children and adults. No color services are offered, but they do perms. The chain accepts walks-in ... More on GoCityKids
Col. Joseph A. Moesch
National And State Parks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. (Front): In memory, of, Col. Joseph A. Moesch, Killed at, the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, ———, Erected by, Surviving Comrades, (Rear): 83rd N. Y. Vol's, ———, Ninth Regiment, N. Y. S. M. ... More on HMDB
Apex of Hookers Last Line
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. Earthworks to your right rear mark the apex of Hooker's last line of defense. The Federals retreated to this position late in the morning of May 3, guarding the roads to Ely's and United States Fords. The defensive minded ... More on HMDB
The Courthouse
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Built in 1853, this courthouse is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. In fact, its architect, James Renwick, also designed St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and the original Smithsoni... More on Frommers
Captain Pell's
Restaurants – North, Virginia
For decades this family-run restaurant has been serving up delicacies pulled from the sea. Its known for its all-you-can-eat crab dinner for $35 per person. There are also ... More on WhereTraveler
Dallas Ave. and Sligo Creek Parkway
Parks – Silver Spring, Maryland
The double slide on this structure has been roped off and it looks like another piece of equipment, perhaps swings, has been removed. There are old tires in the ground ... More on KaBoom.org
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