Directions from Niagara Falls, New York to Elkton, Virginia
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Engagement at James City
Landmarks – Leon, Virginia
Inscription. On 10 October 1863 Confederate cavalry cormmanded by Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart engaged Union cavalry and infantry under Brig. Gen. H. Judson Kilpatrick and Maj. Gen. William H. French at James City (present-day Leon). ... More on HMDB
Frederick County Va. / West Virginia
Landmarks – Gore, Virginia
Inscription. (West Facing Side): Frederick County Va. Area 435 Square Miles, Formed in 1738 from Orange and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Several battles were fought in the vicinity of Winchester ... More on HMDB
Rivanna River Greenbelt Trail
Things To Do – Charlottesville, Virginia
In February 2011 I walked the 20+ miles of the Rivanna Trail. I don't live in Charlottesville so am not as familiar with the area as a local, I mention this in case I don't describe the geographics... More on TripAdvisor
McNeills Last Charge
Landmarks – Mount Jackson, Virginia
Inscription. In the predawn darkness of 3 Oct. 1864, Capt. John Hanson McNeill led thirty of his Partisan Rangers, including local resident Joseph I. Triplett, against a hundred-man detachment of the 8th Ohio Cavalry Regiment that ... More on HMDB
The Old Home of William F. Rupp
Landmarks – New Market, Virginia
Inscription. The old home of William F. Rupp who was one of the Valley's most skilled fresco painters. In the Rupp house also lived George M. Neese, the author of “Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery.” Descendants ... More on HMDB
In Memory of the Soldiers, Both Confederate and Union
Landmarks – Gordonsville, Virginia
Inscription. In Memory of, the soldiers, both Confederate, and Union, who died here, at the Exchange Hotel: used during the Civil War as the, General Receiving Hospital. Gordonsville, VA, 1861 R... More on HMDB
Muleskinner Antiques
Things To Do – Buffalo, New York
Muleskinner Antiques, Ron Korman Proprietor, offering quality Americana Antiques and Folk Art More on Muleskinnerantiques.com
Parker Dam State Park
Campgrounds – Penfield, Pennsylvania
This 968-acre park sits in the heart of the Moshannon State Forest, where hardwoods have grown to replace the pines and hemlocks that attracted lumbermen in the late 1800s. It can be hard to tell where the park ends and the forest ... More on LLBean.com
Talbots
Clothing Shopping – Williamsville, New York
In Short :Both the clothing and the shopping experience at Talbots are simple, unfussy and classy. Ignoring fashion's whims, the store sticks to classics like glen plaids, houndstooth checks and cable knits. It's the ... More on CitySearch
Piedmont Battlefield
Sightseeing – New Hope, Virginia
Inscription. Here on June 5, 1864, was fought the Battle of Piedmont for the possession of Staunton. Union Forces under Gen. David Hunter 12,015 men and suffered a loss of 130 killed and 650 wounded. Confederate forces numbering 5,600 ... More on HMDB
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival, Charlottesville, VA
Things To Do – Charlottesville, Virginia
This world-class festival takes place over two weeks every September ... More on Yahoo! Travel
Subway Restaurant
Restaurants – Cheektowaga, New York
Subway's health-conscious menu is built around greaseless deli sandwiches--turkey, chicken, roast beef, etc.--made on soft rolls baked daily ... More on CitySearch
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