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Bollingbrook Hotel

Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. After a fire destroyed John Niblo's tavern in 1827, Niblo assembled a group of investors who constructed on this site in 1828 the three-story Bollingbrook Hotel, attributed to Otis Manson. The hotel became known as "one ... More on HMDB

Food Lion

Grocery Convenience Shopping – Rustburg, Virginia

Graham Road

Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. Upon this site, on June 9, 1864, Captain Edward Graham, commanding two guns of the Petersburg Artillery, repulsed the attack of Kautz's cavalry, 1300 men. And by this gallant defense t... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. On June 9, 1864, Kautz's Union cavalry, 1300 men, after overwhelming Archer's militia, one mile south, moved westward on this road to attack the city. Upon the hillside, one mile west,... More on HMDB

Dairy Queen

Ice Cream – Forest, Virginia

In Lynchburg go to Dairy Queen for a two star meal. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants ... More on Open List

Woodson's Mill

Landmarks – Piney River, Virginia

Woodson's Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been noted by historians as one of the finest examples of a 19th Century mill. The Mill is not open, but still interesting from the outside. All the grinding ... More on Virginia.org

Bedford Historical Society

Museums – Bedford, Virginia

For over 25 year the Bedford Historical Society, all all-volunteer, nonprofit organization of 400 members has provided leadership and resources for numerous preservation, educational, ad heritage tourism projects. The society's funds ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Altavista Area YMCA

Swimming – Altavista, Virginia

Jamestown Oaks

Landmarks – Blackstone, Virginia

Inscription. Through the Virginia 2007 Community Program the National Alumnae Association of Blackstone College planted 24 White and Pin Oak trees at this site to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the ... More on HMDB

The Battle of Reams Station The Petersburg (& Weldon) Railroad

Trains – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. As early as September 1829, business interests in Petersburg wanted to build a railroad between Petersburg, Virginia and Weldon, North Carolina. The railroad would connect the Appomattox and Roanoke river and attract ... More on HMDB

Lynchburg Fine Arts Center

Museums – Lynchburg, Virginia

The center features two art galleries with rotating exhibits, as well as classes in art, dance and drama. Costume ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Nelson County / Appomattox County

Landmarks – Gladstone, Virginia

Inscription. (Front): Nelson County, Area 473 Square Miles: Formed in 1761 from Albemarle, and named for Jeffrey, Lord Amherst, British commander in the French and Indian War. Balcony Falls are in this county. (Reverse) Nelson County ... More on HMDB

Hawk's Bar Q

Restaurants – Petersburg, Virginia

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  • Excellent Food and Service: They have excellent food and great customer service. Very good Soul Food! More on Yahoo! Travel

The White Hart Cafe

Restaurants – Lynchburg, Virginia

We had to go back to the counter to get our OWN refills and the young lady who did bring out our food had N... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The portions are a little small for the money but the food is all fresh and a lot of it is local, so the p... More on TripAdvisor

  • Meeting a friend for the day and wanted to have lunch. This place was awsome. The books and seatng made it ... More on TripAdvisor

BOC Restaurant

Restaurants – Suffolk, Virginia

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