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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20MG_greenwood-afton-rural-historic-district_Afton-VA.html
At its western edge, this 16,300-acre historic district takes in Rockfish Gap, which at 1,903' elevation is the lowest passage through the Blue Ridge Mountains for a span of more than 110 miles. The district has been a focal point for routes conve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CV7_rockfish-gap_Afton-VA.html
Low passway across Blue Ridge, elev. 1909. Served the buffalo, Indian, and covered wagon. Thomas Jefferson came via stage coach in 1818 to Rockfish Tavern. He presided over a prominent group who resolved to locate the University of Virginia "in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF3_rockfish-gap-meeting_Afton-VA.html
The commission appointed to select a site for the University of Virginia met 1-4 August 1818 in the tavern that stood nearby. Among the 21 members present were former presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, as well as judges Spencer Roane, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEE8_flight-of-richard-c-dupont_Afton-VA.html
Near this site on September 21, 1933, Richard C. duPont was launched from Afton Mountain in his Bowlus sailplane, Albatross. Four hours and fifty minutes later he landed at Frederick, Maryland, establishing a United States distance record for sail…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEC0_nelson-county-augusta-county_Afton-VA.html
Nelson County. Nelson County was named for Thomas Nelson, Governor of Virginia from June to November, 1871. It was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. Oak Ridge, birthplace of William Cabell Rives and later the residence of Thomas Fortune Ryan, is…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEBW_staunton-and-james-river-turnpike_Afton-VA.html
The Staunton and James River Turnpike ranthrough here at Batesville and stretched for43½ miles from Staunton to Scottsville.Construction began in 1826 and was completedby 1830. The turnpike provided a directroute for Shenandoah Valley farmers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM246_nelson-county-albemarle-county_Afton-VA.html
Nelson County. In the foothills of Virginia's Piedmont,Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. The county was named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., governor of Virginia from June to November 1781. The county seat is Lovingston. The Nelson Co…