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The Rothwell Family of Albemarle County Virginia.

Claiborne one of the first of the Rothwells to live in this county, was born about 1741 as reported in The Virginia Advocate, Saturday Oct. 11, 1828 and “died on Oct. 6 in ...

Archbishop John Carroll

1735 - 1815

Ardent patriot and champion of religious freedom. Born in Upper Marlborough on this site. First Catholic bishop of the United States. Founder of Georgetown University.

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West Court Drive on Main ...

Draper Brothers Block

1867

The Draper Brothers block is significant as one of the few remaining buildings of native sandstone from Madison's earliest era of commercial development and for being associated with Madison's commercial history, having housed a meat market on the ground floor ...

Patrick J. Foley Memorial Bridge

Dedicated in memory of the former Mayor and Council Member who loyally served the citizens of Delaware from 1920 - 1948.

Marker is on William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling west.

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The First Presbyterian Church

Organized by the Rev. Washington McKnight, rector of Richmond Academy, in 1804. Met at first at site of St. Paul`s Church, incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly and given a lot on the common by Richmond Academy Trustees. Cornerstone of ...

Bascom Lamar Lunsford

1882 - 1973

"Minstrel of Appalachia."

Folklorist, collector,&

performer. Pioneered and

promoted American folk

festivals. Was born here.

Marker is on Cascade St.

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Jim and Belle Butler

In May 1900, Jim and Belle Butler came prospecting from their hay ranch at Belmont to stake the claims that gave rise to Tonopah. This was the first silver bonanza of the 20th century. It prompted a mining renaissance and ...

Zebulon B. Vance

Governor, 1862 - 5, 1877 - 9;

U.S. Senator, 1879 - 94.

Birthplace 6 Miles Northeast.

Marker is on Weaverville Rd.

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Jackson’s March to Fredericksburg

Stonewall Jackson, on his march from Winchester to Fredericksburg, preceding the Battle of Fredericksburg, camped here, November 26, 1862.

Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 29) and Old Blue Ridge Turnpike (Virginia Route 231), on the ...

Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen

Lockkeeper's House

The Lockkeeper's House was the residence of the Lockkeeper and his family. The Lockkeeper was on duty 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and was responsible for operating the lock as needed to move boats through ...