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Cockram Mill

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Cockram Mill, located near Meadows of Dan, is the oldest historic grist mill complex in Patrick County. The mill dates to about 1885, and is a two- and three-story rectangular frame building on a concrete foundation. It’s located adjacent to a concrete dam on the headwaters of the Dan River. The mill is operated by two metal turbine wheels. Associated Read more...
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The Grey Lady

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JOHN WADDEY CARTER HOUSE- “The Grey Lady” | Circa 1896    “This beautiful Queen Ann residence was built in 1896 by John W. Carter as a wedding present for his young bride, Miss Mary Kizziah Drewery, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Henry M. Drewry. Referred to as ‘The Grey Lady’, the dwelling is a textbook example of the Queen Anne Read more...
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Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail

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One of the nation’s most historic routes, the trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 and has become the route for hundreds of thousands of settlers of the western frontier. The driving tour follows the Wilderness Trail to Cumberland Gap as closely as possible. Read more...
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St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

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This modern day church sits on the site of the original St. Michael which was established in the 1750’s and one of the earliest churches in the area. The old church burying ground is located in the church yard and contains several Confederate soldiers, one of which is David Scantlon who was possibly the oldest drummer boy in the Army Read more...
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New River Bridge, Radford

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New River Bridge, Radford, Trails sign at far west end of Bisset Park off Route 11 – Union troops attacked and burned this critical railroad bridge May 10, 1864, following their victory at Cloyd’s Mountain the day before. The bridge was back in action in a month and survived until the last days of the war. Read more...
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Bower Center for the Arts

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The Bower Center for the Arts is a non-profit art center nestled in the heart of Bedford, Virginia at the corner of Bridge Street and Bedford Ave. The Center initially began as “Bedford Academy for the Arts” and exists to promote the cultural arts in the Bedford area. Since 2006 Bower Center for the Arts has worked toward providing a cultural arts Read more...
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June Tolliver House & Folkart Center

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Located adjacent to amphitheatre that stages the musical adaptation of John Fox Jr.’s novel, “Trail of the Lonesome Pine”, at the turn of the century, the house was owned by the Duff family who also owned a hotel across the street. Legend has it that Fox’s novel was based on actual people living in the town. Free tours of June Read more...
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Covington Downtown Historic District

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The City of Covington is in western Virginia along the Allegheny Mountains at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley and west of the Blueridge Parkway. Joining with the City of Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Bath County and Highland County, the area is promoted as Virginia’s Western Highlands. Covington is accessible via Interstate 64 and U. S. Route 220. The Read more...
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Max B. Crowder Park at Whittle’s Mill

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The beautiful old mill site on the Meherrin River has been Southside Virginia’s unofficial park for generations – and long South Hill’s best-kept secret. Recent restoration of the site and the publication of the Whittle’s Mill book have greatly heightened interest in the Meherrin River, the legacy of the Whittle family and the secrets of the old mill. The ruins Read more...
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Patrick Henry Monument

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For the heritage traveler seeking former homesites of Colonial Patriots, Henry County was briefly the residence of none other than Patrick Henry – its namesake. While his stay was brief, 1779-1784, his legacy is permanent in the form of a large 10-foot tall grantite monument erected in 1922 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A small grassy park setting Read more...
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The Veteran’s Memorial at Cumberland Square Park

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The Bristol Veteran’s Memorial, located on Cumberland Street, is dedicated to the honor and memory of those brave men and women of the United States who have fought, and continue to fight and serve in the defense of the freedoms of our country. This memorial salutes these courageous souls for whom this nation will be forever indebted. The memorial features Read more...
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750 Main Street Historic Marker

“On this site stood the residence of James E. Schoolfield. In the parlor of his house were held the meetings to organize both Dan River, Inc. on July 20, 1882 and the Young Women’s Christian Association of Danville on December 19, 1904.” The 750 Main Street Historic Marker stands to remind visitors where two important entities began in Danville, Virginia. Read more...
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1769 Old Chapel Church

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1769 Old Chapel Church in Penhook is one of only four pre-Revolutionary War frame Anglican churches in Virginia. Built in 1769, it is the oldest documented frame structure in Southwest Virginia. The one-story, 249 year old church has been preserved and completely restored to its 18th Century appearance. The white 24 by 32 foot building with five windows and plank Read more...
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The Lyric Theatre – Blacksburg

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A restored 1938 movie house, The Lyric Theatre provides the community with film, live plays, dance, music, and lectures. Since 1998, the Lyric has operated a not-for-profit movie theatre and community center in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. We are located on College Avenue across the street from Virginia Tech’s main campus. Read more...
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Veterans Memorial

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The Veterans Memorial is comprised of a seven-foot high by 156-foot long black granite wall with the names of all local Veterans Killed In Action from the Revolutionary War to the present. The slogan “Freedom Is Not Free” is the centerpiece of the memorial. Among the 1,463 names currently carved on the Wall, 897 are from the Civil War, the Read more...
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Brunswick County Museum

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The Brunswick County Museum is located in the historic Courthouse Square in Lawrenceville. Come and see a variety of exhibits documenting the county�s history. The County of Brunswick was created in 1720 and stretched from the fall lines in the rivers east of Emporia to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county was bounded on the south by a surveyor�s line Read more...
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Mansion at Fort Chiswell

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For more than a decade The Mansion at Fort Chiswell has been lovingly restored.  Now this private residence, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and as a Virginia State Historic Landmark, is ready to be shared with you.  From the gracious bedrooms – to the wood-burning kitchen fireplace – to the elegant stairways and halls, you will find rich history Read more...
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Hugh Wier House

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Return to the bottom of the hill and turn right, making a left turn one block away at Lanier Avenue. Up the hill on the left stands one of Chatham’s most beautiful homes – a fine old brick built by Hugh Wier, a merchant. Originally the grounds extended from Main Street down the hill to Tanyard Branch. It was restored Read more...
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St. Albans Sanatorium-A Paranormal Investigation Site

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Described by many experienced paranormal teams as the “most active location on the east coast” – a night at St Albans Sanatorium is not for the weak or squeamish!  A variety of events are open to the public throughout the year and include zombie apocalypse, Friday the 13th celebrations and the second annual Halloween event held during the month of Read more...
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Patrick County Courthouse

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Located in Historic Uptown Stuart, the Patrick County Courthouse was designed and built by Abram Staples and completed in 1822. It displays many characteristics of Jefferson-inspired court buildings in the eastern and central portions of the state. Read more...
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Danville National Cemetery

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Danville’s only National Cemetery was created just after the Civil War in 1867. During the War, wagons carried the corpses of those who died in Danville’s military prisons to a cemetery about half a mile south of downtown, where they were interred in mass graves. After the War, the bodies were exhumed and buried beneath individual markers or sent to Read more...
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Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church

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This church was part of the original Christiansburg Institute. It was built in 1885 in honor of Union Captain Charles S. Schaeffer who founded the school. It still serves an active congregation. A small grave memorial is located in the church yard called the Principal’s cemetery. Read more...

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