Directions from Fairfax, Virginia to Kinston, North Carolina
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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
Formation of the Southern Methodist Church
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. One block west stood the Union Street Methodist Church, completed in 1820. There was held the first general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, May 1-23, 1846. At this meeting the Southern Methodist Church, ... More on HMDB
Fredericksburg City Dock Union Artillery on Stafford Heights
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. Directly ahead of you, across the river, stood George Washingtons boyhood home, Ferry Farm. According to legend, the future president cut down his fathers cherry tree there and threw a... More on HMDB
The Family Cemetery
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. “Near Cold Harbor stands the house where my father was born, and not far from the house there is a graveyard, surrounded by a brick wall¦there sleep the generations of my forefat... More on HMDB
The Mud March
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. In Jan. 1863, after the Federal defeat at the First Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 Dec. Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside sought to restore the armys morale by crossing the Rappahannock River at Bankss Ford two miles south ... More on HMDB
Fountain Bookstore
Book Shopping – Richmond, Virginia
We were cold, we were tired and my wife wanted a book to read back at the hotel that evening. Like all good... More on Yahoo! Travel
The Garden Club of Virginia
Tours – Richmond, Virginia
The Garden Club of Virginia is responsible for organizing the annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia, America's oldest and largest house and garden tour program. The week-long event in late April includes more than 30 separate tours ... More on Virginia.org
The Battle of Whitehall The War Between the States December 15-16, 1862
Landmarks – Seven Springs, North Carolina
Inscription. On this site, Confederate and Union troops engaged in battle. Confederates took position N. side of river, after burning bridge. Union troops occupied S. side and hill above, destroying much of village. CSS Neuse damaged ... More on HMDB
Booth Hall
Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. To the Glory of God, and, In loving memory of, The Rev. Arthur E. Booth, by whose devoted and untiring efforts, this Parish House was erected, , Erected by Christ Episcopal Church. , Location. 38° 12.003′ ... More on HMDB
Kalahari Virginia
Themeparks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
The Kalahari Resort coming to Fredericksburg will offer the same kind of indoor water park fun as the chain's other African-themed resorts in Wisconsin Dells and Sandusky, Ohio. The existing Kalaharis are among the industry's largest ... More on About
The First Xterra Trail
Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia
I really DID NOT like this FIRST course. I was on and off the bike every 100 Ft. I am not used cylce-cross so it is my fault. I understand they changed the course for later races. Recommended Route... More on trails.mtbr.com
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