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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ITN_daniel-boones-trail_Ewing-VA.html
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ITA_iron-furnace_Ewing-VA.html
From the early 1820s to the 1880s, and iron smelting business here took advantage of the rushing waters of Gap Creek. Today only the creek and part of the original 30-foot-high stone tower remain, a small part of an industrial complex of buildings…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ISI_lee-county-tennessee_Ewing-VA.html
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Lee County
Lee County, the western-most county in Virginia, was formed from Russell County in 1792; a part of Scott County was added later. The county is named for Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, governor of Virginia from 1791 to 1794 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTRO_white-rocks_Ewing-VA.html
The cliffs to the north were a familiar landmark along the Wilderness Road which was blazed by Daniel Boone in March, 1775, and which was the principal route from Virginia to Kentucky. They are part of the Cumberland Mountains.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTPB_john-ball_Ewing-VA.html
Pioneer settler of Lee County, Revolutionary soldier, juror, and surveyor. Helped select road from Martins Station to Cumberland Gap. Buried south of here at mouth of the cave. His wife was "Polly" Yearly. His great-grandson, P. M. Ball (1837-1927…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNWY_cumberland-gap_Ewing-VA.html
This pass was long the gateway to the west. On April 13, 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker reached the gap, which he named for the Duke of Cumberland, son of George II. A few years later Daniel Boone and numberless pioneers passed through it on the way to K…