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Food Lion

Grocery Convenience Shopping – Troutville, Virginia

Rockbridge County / Augusta County

Landmarks – Raphine, Virginia

Inscription. Rockbridge County: Area 616 Square Miles, Formed in 1778 from Augusta and Botetourt, and named for the Natural Bridge. Samuel Houston and Cyrus H. McCormick were born in this county. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson ... More on HMDB

Cross Keys Battlefield

Landmarks – Port Republic, Virginia

Inscription. Here, June 8, 1862, Gen. J. C. Fremont—pursuing Gen. T. J. “Stonewall” Jackson—was checked by Gen. R. S. Ewell with part of Jacksons army, which lay towards Port Republic. Federals engaged: 12,750, ... More on HMDB

Art in Lexington: A Gallery Tour!

Art Museums – Lexington, Virginia

The Art in Lexington Gallery Tour consists of eight fine galleries within easy walking distance of each other, featuring fine art, American crafts, hand-made jewelry, contemporary photography and traditional Chinese paintings. Galleries ... More on Virginia.org

Banks Fort

Landmarks – Strasburg, Virginia

Inscription. The earthworks on the hilltop to the southwest were constructed by General Banks in the campaign of 1862. , Erected 1927 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-24: ), , Location. 38° 59.537′ ... More on HMDB

Albert G. Willis

Landmarks – Huntly, Virginia

Inscription. Pvt. Albert G. Willis, Co. C, Col. John S. Mosby's Partisan Rangers (43d Battalion, Virginia Cavalry) and at least one other Ranger were captured about 13 Oct. 1864 near Gaines Crossroads by Union Brig. Gen. William H. ... More on HMDB

The Plains The Death of a “Jessie Scout”

Landmarks – The Plains, Virginia

Inscription. Mosbys Confederacy, First Manassas Campaign, Second Manassas Campaign: The Plains, situated on the Manassas Gap Railroad between Piedmont Station and Manassas Junction, was frequently traversed by troops from both sides. ... More on HMDB

Professor Cline's Haunted Monster Museum

Museums – Natural Bridge, Virginia

Small groups are brought in and told a scary story about the house. Your "host" then leaves and you wander through while being scared ... More on igougo

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  • Natural Bridge Haunted House with Dark Maze and Escape from Dinosaur Kingdom with Civil War theme. All family oriented with "no ... More on Visitnaturalbridge.com

Timber Ridge Church

Landmarks – Lexington, Virginia

Inscription. This Presbyterian Church was built in 1756, nineteen years after the first settlement in Rockbridge County. , Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A 4... More on HMDB

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  • Timber Ridge "Old Stone" Presbyterian Church Yoked Together with Fairfield Presbyterian Church More on Trpchurch.org

2nd West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A. Lt. Col. Alexander Scott

Parks – Hillsboro, West Virginia

Inscription. The men of the 3rd WV fought their way up this ravine extending their line of battle along the mountainside until they joined with the 28th Ohio. Upon reaching the top, they helped bre... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. From this deep ravine, the 2nd WV battled its way to the mountaintop and was actively engaged in the fighting here at the Confederate center. Lieutenant J. B. Smith, the youngest offic... More on HMDB

Hot Air Balloon Rally

Festivals – Lexington, Virginia

Come to Lexington to celebrate Independence Day! Featuring piloted and tethered hot air balloon rides, live musical entertainment, children's activities, antique appraisals, classic car show, lots of food and a dazzling FIREWORKS ... More on Virginia.org

Daily Grind, Waynesboro

Restaurants – Waynesboro, Virginia

Now this is a fun place for a cup of joe. There may be well advertised competitors but cup for ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Daily Grind of Waynesboro offers a myriad of cofee drinks, both hot and cold, for your enjoyment. The menu includes a number of specialty sandwiches and fresh pastries and a soup du jure to warm yo... More on Virginia.org

  • This coffeehouse is known for their custom roasted coffee espresso beverages smoothies baked goods gourmet lunches awesome desserts and ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Subway Restaurant

Restaurants – Cloverdale, Virginia

Subway is located in Virginia. It's known for its deli. The menu is built around greaseless deli sandwiches. ... More on Open List

Pizza Hut

Restaurants – Staunton, Virginia

Our five major products Pan Pizza Thin 'N Crispy(R) pizza Hand-Tossed Style pizza Stuffed Crust Pizza and The Big New Yorker Pizza are loved by millions ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery

Landmarks – Lexington, Virginia

The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery began as the burial ground for the old Lexington Presbyterian Church in 1789. General Stonewall Jackson, 144 Confederate veterens, two Virginia govenors, John Letcher and James McDowell, and ... More on Virginia.org