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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2959_kirtleys-road_Leon-VA.html
Established by Virginia's first road act of 1632 by the House of Burgesses at Jamestown, this road is named for Francis Kirtley, appointed in 1731 to oversee its upkeep and repair. This gravel road bed between Historic James City and Prince Michel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZA0_madison-county-rappahannock-county_Etlan-VA.html
Madison County.
In the hills of the Piedmont, along the Blue
Ridge Mountains, Madison County was formed
from Culpeper County in 1792. Madison
County is named for James Madison, the
"father of the American Constitution" and
the fort…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z74_cpl-clinton-greaves-1855-1906_Madison-VA.html
Clinton Greaves (or Graves), Medal of Honor recipient, was born in Madison County, very likely into slavery. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1872 and served as a corporal in Co. C, 9th Cavalry. On 24 Jan. 1877 in the Florida Mountains of New Mexic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z73_blue-ridge-turnpike_Madison-VA.html
The Blue Ridge Turnpike, completed in 1853, passed near here on its 56-mile route from the vicinity of New Market to the railhead in Gordonsville. Crossing the mountains at Fishers Gap, the road linked the Shenandoah Valley to markets in the east.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TAT_getting-to-know-the-air-you-breathe-historical_Stanley-VA.html
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,Nothing is going to get better. It's Not. - The Lorax, Dr. SeussEvery living thing is affected by what's in the air. To protect and improve air quality, it's vital to know what's in the air, h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQT_dark-hollow_Stanley-VA.html
Hollows cut into the face of the mountain are the work of the streams that flow through them. Down Dark Hollow flows Hog Camp Branch which drains Big Meadows Swamp. Along the Dark Hollow Trail you may see how the stream works to cut its valley dee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQD_a-rather-biggish-establishment_Syria-VA.html
We discussed the proposed camp as we explored . . . . Conditions necessitateA Ratherbiggish establishment- Lou Henry Hoover, describing the future Rapidan Camp, 1929I have discovered that even the work of the government can be improved by leisurel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQ7_famous-town-hall-visitors_Syria-VA.html
Many famous individuals were invited to visit the President's retreat on the Rapidan River. Among these was Charles A. Lindbergh, the first aviator to fly non-stop from New York to Paris, France in 1927. Lindbergh donated the large parchment lamp …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQ5_town-hall_Syria-VA.html
Town Hall was the center for Executive Meetings and social activities here at Camp Hoover. The two stone fireplaces were kept burning during chilly evenings. The President and his guests furnished brilliant conversation nightly on a wide variety o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQ3_town-hall-on-town-hall_Syria-VA.html
The large porch on Town Hall was also given the same name as the cabin. Guests liked the informal gatherings held here when mild weather permitted. The babble of Hemlock Run encouraged everyone to join in the conversations, discussions, and debate…