Directions from Richmond, Virginia to Lynchburg, Virginia
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The Surrender Ceremony
Landmarks – Appomattox, Virginia
Inscription. “As my decimated and ragged band with their bullet torn banner marched into its place, someone in the blue line¦called for three cheers for the last brigade to surrender¦ [F]or us this soldierly generosity was more ... More on HMDB
Jefferson National Forest (Cave Mountain Lake Rec. Area)
Campgrounds – Natural Bridge, Virginia
42 sites on 15 acres; 3 tent, 39 RV/tent. More on AAA.com
Natural Bridge KOA
Campgrounds – Natural Bridge, Virginia
It was very clean , and well managed. More on Yahoo! Travel
Ecosystems Tour
Tours – Big Island, Virginia
The smoldering volcanoes were as fascinating (and scary) as the rainforest area was so peaceful and More on igougo
Birthplace of Sam Houston
Landmarks – Lexington, Virginia
Sam Houston was born on March 2, 1793, in a cabin in Rockbridge County, Virginia. As commander-in-chief of the Texas army, he won the battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texan independence, April ... More on Virginia.org
London Downs Golf Club
Golf Courses – Forest, Virginia
The prices were always great for the shape of the course. More on golflink.com
Poplar Forest
Landmarks – Forest, Virginia
While president, Thomas Jefferson designed and built this octagonal retreat and visited it many times each year when he wanted privacy. Poplar Forest was an important part of Jefferson’s life – a private retreat, situated ... More on Heritage
Buckingham County / Cumberland County
Landmarks – Cumberland, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse) Buckingham County: Area 584 square miles, Formed in 1761 from Albemarle, and named for Buckinghamshire, England. Peter Francisco, noted Revolutionary soldier, lived in this county. (Reverse) Cumberland County: ... More on HMDB
Giles's Home
Landmarks – Powhatan, Virginia
Inscription. Five miles southwest is the Wigwam, the home of William B. Giles, Jefferson's chief lieutenant; United States Senator, 1804-1815, and Governor of Virginia, 1827-1830, an orator and famous political leader. Giles died ... More on HMDB
Jackson Davis Cumberland Court House, Virginia Cumberland County
Landmarks – Cumberland, Virginia
Inscription. Jackson Davis: an educational reformer and amateur photographer, was born in Cumberland County, VA, to William Anderson and Sally Wyatt (Guy) Davis on September 25, 1882. He attended the public schools of Richmond, VA, ... More on HMDB
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