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Dillsburg KOA Kampground

Campgrounds – Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Richmond Locomotive Works

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. We thank you for your support, This building was once the home of the Richmond, Locomotive Works: one of the world's most, famous steam locomotive builders. Steam engines powered the industrial revolution, in the United ... More on HMDB

Lake Manassas

Things To Do – Woodbridge, Virginia

This sparkling lake is hailed by locals as one of the best lakes in Virginia for freshwater fishing. The 800-acre lake is also ... More on Weather.com

Huguenot Springs Confederate Cemetery

Landmarks – Midlothian, Virginia

Inscription. Approximately 250 unidentified Confederate soldiers, who died at nearby Huguenot Springs Confederate Hospital, are buried in unmarked graves about a mile and a half southwest of here. ... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. In 1862, the spa at Huguenot Springs Hotel became a convalescent hospital for Confederate soldiers. Trains brought patients from Richmond hospitals to Robious Station on the Richmond a... More on HMDB

State Game Farm

Landmarks – Providence Forge, Virginia

Inscription. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries established the first Virginia State Game Farm nearby in 1920. The state initially raised quail in captivity there to restock the birds throughout Virginia. The game farm was ... More on HMDB

Maryes Heights

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. A Northern photographer took this picture of Maryes Heights in May 1864, setting up his camera in front of “Federal Hill, ” a large white house approximately 250 yards to your left-rear. Seventeen months earlier, ... More on HMDB

Adapting Power

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. The Raceway and Earlier Uses of the Site: This raceway brought water from the James River and Kanawha Canal to power waterwheels, and later turbines, that drove machinery. During its earliest use, the raceway contained ... More on HMDB

Bacons Quarter

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), leader of Bacons Rebellion, acquired land in 1674 at Curles Neck in Henrico County and property near the falls on the north side of the James River that became known as Bacons Quarter ... More on HMDB

Chatham

Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia

I had to go back, I had first gone there in 2006. More on igougo

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  • It hard to believe looking at the peaceful setting along the banks of the Rappahannock River that this was the site of so much bloodshed and More on igougo

  • I had to go back, I had first gone there in 2006. I had wondered about this place and knew I should go there. I often travel ... More on igougo

Confederate Earthworks

Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. Longstreets troops began erecting these infantry entrenchments after fighting on the evening of May 6 and improved them the following day. This was a reserve line, the main Confederate... More on HMDB

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  • Below is the text for a park brochure on the Battle of North Anna (May 23-26, 1864) including a summary of the battle, directions to the battlefield and a suggested tour route. The visitor centers ... More on Nps.gov

Subway Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

Subway is a two star restaurant in Richmond. It's known for its deli. The menu is built around greaseless deli sandwiches. When you step inside the restaurant, ... More on Open List

Hop's Frog

Restaurants – Burke, Virginia

The wine selection was cheap -both price and quality. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • GAG! COUGH! BLECH!: A dank Italian-American joint in a strip mall. I dined there once. The food is bland (and I suspect pre-made in some cases). The place is dark. It was full of cigarette smoke fr... More on Yahoo! Travel

Hardee's- Falmouth

Restaurants – Falmouth, Virginia

Burgers, chicken, french fries and much more are served at this well-known fast-food restaurant. More on Virginia.org