Directions from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Yorktown, Virginia
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Isle of Wright County / Nansemond County
Landmarks – Smithfield, Virginia
Inscription. Isle of Wright County. Area 314 Square Miles. One of the original Shires formed in 1634. Its name was at first Warrascoyack, changed in 1637 to Isle of Wrigth. Of the oldest churches in the United States is in this County. ... More on HMDB
Poor Farm Park
Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia
Recommended Route: Just get on trial from the parking lot and start exploring....the most scencic I though was along the creek. More on trails.mtbr.com
Lees Movements
Landmarks – Doswell, Virginia
Inscription. A short distance east, at Taylorsville, Lee had his headquarters, May 24–26, 1864, as his army moved southeastward to intervene between Grant and Richmond. There Ewells Corps turned to Cold Harbor, May 27, 1864. ... More on HMDB
Golansville Quaker Meetinghouse
Sightseeing – Ruther Glen, Virginia
Inscription. Pioneers in asserting the right to religious freedom, the Caroline Friends (Quakers) held their first meeting nearby on 12 March 1739 together with their partner, Cedar Creek Friends Meeting of Hanover County. At a meeting ... More on HMDB
Henrico County/New Kent County
Landmarks – Quinton, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse): Henrico County, Area 280 Square Miles: An original shire formed in 1634. Named for Henrico Town, founded in 1611, which was named for Henry, Prince of Wales. The battles of Seven Pines, Savage's Station, Glendale, ... More on HMDB
Gardens and Crops
Things To Do – Williamsburg, Virginia
Inscription. Tobacco, sassafras – the Jamestown gardener was distracted by quick-money crops for export to Europe. Tobacco was even grown in the streets. In 1624 the General Assembly tried to aid the struggling silk and wine ... More on HMDB
Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller
Landmarks – West Point, Virginia
Inscription. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller was born on 26 June 1898 in West Point and lived here until entering Virginia Military Institute in 1917. He withdrew a year later and enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving more ... More on HMDB
King William County / King and Queen County
Landmarks – West Point, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse), King William County: Area 263 Square Miles, Formed in 1701 from King and Queen, and named for King William III. Here lived Carter Braxton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. (Reverse), King and Queen ... More on HMDB
York River State Park
Parks – Williamsburg, Virginia
Don't forget your bird books and binoculars while visiting this park, you'll be rewarded with sightings of ... More on Epinions.com
Tobacco Was Money and this was where you made it or spent it!
Landmarks – Urbanna, Virginia
Inscription. In Colonial Virginia, tobacco was money a product in high demand in England. Acts were passed providing for the inspection of tobacco to ensure quality and to make sure that correct payments were made for its sale and ... More on HMDB
Clarke-Palmore House Museum
Museums – Henrico, Virginia
Built in stages beginning in 1819, John Clarke purchased this property in 1855 and added the second story. His daughter and Estelle and her husband John Palmore added the clapboard section in 1910... More on Visitrichmondva.com
Wendys
Restaurants – Chesapeake, Virginia
In Chesapeake go to Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers for a two star meal. It's known for its hamburgers. Upon entering the restaurant, ... More on Open List
Euphoria Bar & Grill
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
Enjoy one complimentary LUNCH ENTREE when a second LUNCH ENTREE of equal or greater value is purchased . . Euphoria Bar & Grill is soul food at it's best! - Try the Louisiana Chicken, Sauteed ... More on entertainment.com
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