Directions from Arlington, Virginia to Lanexa, Virginia
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Point of Rocks
Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia
Inscription. Point of Rocks is located two miles south on the Appomattox River. In 1608, Captain John Smith wrote abut this high rock cliff which projected out to the channel of the river. Known to all as Point of Rocks, it was severely ... More on HMDB
Christopher Newport Monument
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Everything is well kept and accesable to the public. Some really good photo scapes. More on TripAdvisor
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Did a tour... realy informative and so lovely to experience history More on TripAdvisor
Inscription. Capt. Christopher Newport, John Smith, Gabriela Archer, Hon. George Percy, With gentlemen, mar... More on HMDB
Port Walthall
Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia
Inscription. Port Walthall, which stood on the banks of the Appomattox River several miles to the south, was a major shipping and passenger embarkation point prior to the Civil War. The railroad tracks leading to the port were melted ... More on HMDB
Seven Days Battles Battle of Beaver Dam Creek
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. Although victorious at Beaver Dam Creek on June 26, 1862, Union General George B. McClellan believed Stonewall Jacksons 25,000 Confederates threatened the Union right flank. The next m... More on HMDB
Battery Dantzler Civil War Site
Landmarks – Chester, Virginia
Battery Dantzler was contructed at the northern end of the Howlett Line in May 1864 to stop Union naval forces from advancing up the James River. Union forces ... More on Virginia.org
Dumfries Cemetery
Landmarks – Dumfries, Virginia
Inscription. At this location stood the Quantico Chapel, a log church, serving the first settlers of Overwharton Parish ca. 1667, , Location. 38° 34.037′ N, 77° 19.98′ W. Marker is in Dumfries, Virginia, in Prince ... More on HMDB
Invasion of Richmond, January 1781
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. On 4 Jan. 1781, British troops led by Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold landed at Westover in Charles City County and began marching to Richmond. Learning of the threat, Governor Thomas Jefferson directed the removal of public ... More on HMDB
Belle Isle Captain John Smiths Adventures on the James www.johnsmithtrail.org
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. James River Park System: The Virginia Company of London instructed the first English colonists to choose a river for their settlement and to “let Captain Newport discover how far that river may be found navigable.” ... More on HMDB
Jerrells Mill
Landmarks – Woodford, Virginia
Inscription. Here, on May 9, 1864, Sheridan was attacked by Wickhams cavalry. Nearby, on May 22, 1864, Warrens (Fifth) Corps, moving to the North Anna, fought Rosser's cavalry. , Erected 1937 by Conservation and Development Commission. ... More on HMDB
Home of Signer
Landmarks – West Point, Virginia
Inscription. Carter Braxton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived at West Point 1777-1786 after fire destroyed his plantation Chericoke, upriver on the Pamunkey. The town house no longer stands. From West Point Braxton ... More on HMDB
Pizza Hut
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
I can't believe anyone would vote for a fast-food delivery pizza as Richmonds best . More on CitySearch
Pizza Hut
Restaurants – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Pizza Hut is a three star restaurant in Mechanicsville. It's known for its pizza. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll ... More on Open List
Williamsburg Confederate Monument
Landmarks – Williamsburg, Virginia
Inscription. 1861 – 1865, To the Confederate Soldiers and, Sailors of Williamsburg, and James City County. Right of Monument: “Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget – lest we forget!”, Left of Monument: ... More on HMDB
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