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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNI_maidens-virginia_Goochland-VA.html
This area was most likely first named for "Maiden's Adventure Farm," a nearby estate mentioned in the 1755 will of John Fleming. By 1824, construction of the James River and Kanawha Canal reached Maidens Adventure.In 1825 the Maidens Adventure Dam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNH_maidens-adventure-hotel_Maidens-VA.html
The Hotel, built before 1881, served canal boat passengers on the James River and Kanawha Canal and later railway passengers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad which was built along much of the canal's tow path. In 1896 Annie and William T. Tucke…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNF_early-transportation-on-the-james-river_Maidens-VA.html
The James River has served as a major water highway since before the settlement of Jamestown. As early as 1728, Atkinson's Ferry transported people and goods across the river. Today, Maidens Bridge is located not far away from where the ferry oper…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML4L_second-union-school_Goochland-VA.html
Second Union School, which operated until 1959 is the oldest-surviving of the 10 Rosenwald schools built in Goochland County. The African American community and Goochland County contributed funds to the building. Constructed in 1918, the building …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML4J_elk-hill_Goochland-VA.html
Two miles south is Elk Hill, once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters there, June 7-15, 1781; this was the western limit of his invasion. On June 15 he turned eastward, leaving the place pillaged and carrying off slaves.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI0C_byrd-presbyterian-church_Goochland-VA.html
Byrd Presbyterian Church's congregation is descended from worshipers, organized by theologian and future Princeton University president Samuel Davies at Tucker Woodson's farm in 1748. By 1759 the group had its own building on Byrd Creek. In 1838 d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI0B_reuben-ford_Rockville-VA.html
A mile north are the home and grave of Reuben Ford, pastor of Goochland Baptist Church, 1771-1823. He was an advocate of equal religious rights for all, a leader in securing separation of church and state in Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH02_tuckahoe_Henrico-VA.html
Perhaps the oldest frame residence on James River west of Richmond, Tuckahoe was begun about 1715 by Thomas Randolph. The little schoolhouse still stands here where Thomas Jefferson began his childhood studies. Famous guests here have included Wil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC23_goochland-courthouse_Goochland-VA.html
Near here the ancient trail used by the Iroquois Indians in their raids crossed James River. This trail later became the main north-south road through Virginia. In 1781, Lord Cornwallis, in his invasion of Virginia, marched by this point and his c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC1Z_goochland-county-courthouse_Goochland-VA.html
The present courthouse is the fourth to serve the county and the second to occupy this site. The building was erected in 1826 by Valentine Parrish, a Cumberland builder, and Dabney Cosby, a skilled Staunton brickmason who had worked for Thomas Jef…