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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ7Z_dividends-for-the-future_Chesterfield-VA.html
I propose to create a civilian conservation corps?confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control, and similar projects. I call your attention to the fact that this type of work is of definite, practical value, not only…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ7X_ccc-camp-site_Chesterfield-VA.html
This is the site of the former camp of two Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) companies and a Works Progress Administration (WPA) work force of 300 men who constructed the recreation area along Swift Creek from the spring of 1935 to the summer of 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJ7V_civilian-conservation-corps-company-2386_Chesterfield-VA.html
Located north of this marker is the site of the camp of CCC Company 2386, Beach, Virginia. The camp was organized in 1935 and disbanded in 1942. The company consisted of 2 to 3 military officers, a civilian technical service staff, and approximate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCU8_apostles-of-religious-liberty_Chesterfield-VA.html
On this spot were imprisoned 1770-1774John TannerWilliam WeberAugustine EastinDavid TinsleyJoseph AnthonyJeremiah WalkerJohn Weatherford
Apostles ofReligious Liberty
"Whether it be right in the sight of Godto hearken unto you more than unto …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCU5_chesterfield-county-courthouse_Chesterfield-VA.html
This area, known originally as "Cold Water Run," is the site of the first Chesterfield County courthouse, erected in 1750. In 1917 it was demolished and replaced by a larger Georgian Revival brick building that served the county until the 1960s. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCU1_chesterfield-court-house_Chesterfield-VA.html
Late on the morning of Monday, April 3, 1865, part of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia briefly halted here at the Chesterfield County seat. The day before, a series of Federal attacks had broken through Lee's lines at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTD_magnolia-grange_Chesterfield-VA.html
Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A nearby tavern provided lodging for persons with business at the Courth…