A Confederate observation post here warned of the Union effort to turn the flank of the Southern position during the initial stages of the First Battle of Manassas. It was the first use of wig-wag signals during wartime.
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Sperryville, VA
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites
Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, National & State Parks, Historic Towns & Villages, Historical Sites, National & State Parks
Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horse Country, Scenic Drives and Trails
Gazing across the horizon from the peaks of Shenandoah National Park it’s hard to believe you are just 75 miles from the bustle of our nation’s capital. Take Skyline Drive along the crest of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas. Hike in the shade of oak trees along the Appalachian Trail, discover […]
Scottsville, VA
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Scottsville Museum
Historical Sites, Museums, Historical Sites, Museums
Scottsville Museum brings our town’s history to life, from its beginnings as an 18th century James River settlement to its shining era as a bustling 19th century river and canal port.
Scottsville Historic District
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Shopping
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Comprised of almost one hundred old buildings, the Scottsville Historic District is a wonderful reminder of 18th and 19th century life in rural Virginia. Almost half of the homes and buildings that remain date to before the Civil War, and tourists can delight in the quiet of the riverfront, or enjoy the small shops and […]
Round Hill, VA
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Remington, VA
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Rappahannock County Courthouse
Historical Sites, Historical Sites
This is an antebellum courthouse built in 1834 by one of Thomas Jefferson’s workman at the University of Virginia. It continues to serve Rappahannock County.
Purcellville, VA
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Pine Knot
Historical Sites, Presidential Homes & Sites, Historical Sites, Presidential Homes & Sites
Pine Knot was the country retreat of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt and their children from 1905 to 1908 during his term as President as a rural retreat from the fast-paced environment of Washington, D.C.