Directions from Richmond, Virginia to Boydton, Virginia
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Battle of Five Forks
Landmarks – Dinwiddie, Virginia
Inscription. Here at Five Forks on April 1, 1865 10,000 Confederates, commanded by General Pickett, were overwhelmed by about 50,000 Federal troops, led by General Sheridan, thereby opening the way to the Southside Railroad making ... More on HMDB
Bob Cage Sculpture Farm
Things To Do – South Boston, Virginia
Bob Cage - local artist, internationally recognized sculptor, champion tennis player, preservationist, and community activist - is also known as the premier tobacco auctioneer. His open field sculpture display is in continual evolution ... More on Virginia.org
Town of Kenbridge
Landmarks – Kenbridge, Virginia
Inscription. Kenbridge was settled during the late nineteenth century as a farming community. It was originally named Tinkling for a post office that was established here in Feb. 1890. The Virginia Railway laid its track through the ... More on HMDB
Granville County Museum
Museums – Oxford, North Carolina
Topics: north, carolina. More on MuseumStuff.com
Mecklenburg County Confederate Monument
Landmarks – Boydton, Virginia
The Roman Revival Mecklenburg Courthouse was built between 1838 and 1842 by area master building, William A. Howard. More on Virginia.org
Historic Boydton Walking Tour
Tours – Boydton, Virginia
A walk down the streets of Historic Boydton will provide an array of architectural styles, including the circa 1790 Boyd Tavern, that shows designer Jacob Holt's influence. The tavern served as a stopover for travelers on the Boydton-Petersburg ... More on Virginia.org
Mecklenburg County / Halifax County
Landmarks – Buffalo Junction, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse), Mecklenburg County: Area 669 Square Miles, Formed in 1764 from Lunenburg, and named for Princess Charlotte, of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of George III. Bacon, the Rebel, defeated the Indians near the present ... More on HMDB
Sutherland Station Lee's Retreat April 2, 1865
Landmarks – Sutherland, Virginia
Inscription. Confederate troops formed a battle line along Cox Road to protect the South Side Railroad, but were overwhelmed after three attacks. This engagement enabled Grants forces to sever Lees last supply line, causing him to ... More on HMDB
Blue Star Drive-In
Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia
Screens: 1 Sound: Car Capacity: 300 Typical season: Technical details: none Blue Star Drive-In Timeline: ... More on drive-ins.com
People's Cemetery
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
S. Crater Road near Mingea Street - Petersburg's cemeteries were segregated by race and by religion. In 1815, the Petersburg Beneficial Society of Free Men of Color was established to support its free black members in times of sickness ... More on Virginia.org
Ream's Station First Encounter Wilson-Kautz Raid
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R. R. and the Richmond and Danville R. R. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid ... More on HMDB
Dogwood Golf Course
Golf Courses – Petersburg, Virginia
The fairways are well maintained, the rough isn''t unfair, and the greens are the most-receptive, best rolling greens I''ve played in many, many years. More on golflink.com
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
Restaurants – Henderson, North Carolina
I think that overall the staff is friendly at this location but the wait for food can be annoying. More on Yahoo! Travel
Deli Produce Center
Restaurants – Petersburg, Virginia
Ordered two different dinners and both were really good, home-cooked foods... a little pricey ($8/ea) but still better ... More on TripAdvisor
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