The Story Of Atsion

Atsion’s history begins with iron. In 1765 Charles Read purchased lands at Atsion and established an iron forge. The village’s most prosperous period began in 1824 when Samuel Richards purchased the property. Under his ownership, Atsion consisted of the family’s ...

Clearlake Lodge #130 I.O.O.F.

In January of 1867 the Clearlake Lodge #30 I.O.O.F. was organized in Lower Lake. The hall was built in 1868. The Lodge originally has 7 members, D.M. Hanson being the first Noble Grand.

Marker is on Main Street west of Adams ...

Birthplace of Tench Francis, Jr.

(1731-1800)

Nearby is the site of "Fausley", the birthplace of Tench Francis, Jr, colonial businessman, revolutionary patriot, financier and father of the United States Navy Supply Corps. A successful merchant in the last decades before independence, Tench Francis, Jr. contributed heavily ...

The Regulators' Field

A Lesson for the Defeated

(Preface): The Carolinas Campaign began of February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman's objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. ...

Site of Fort Adair

Site of

Fort Adair

Build in 1788 by

John Adair

Revolutionary Soldier

Used as depot of supplies

for the early settlers.

Erected by

Bonny Kate Chapter

Daughters of the

American Revolution

1924

Marker is on North Broadway Street (U.S. 441) north of Adair Drive.

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Colonial Dumfries - Williams Ordinary

Williams Ordinary is believed to have been built in the 1760s, although the exact construction date is unknown. The building’s symmetrical façade features header bond, a brick pattern rarely found in Virginia. This building was one of the most prominent ...

King George Confederate Monument

To

the officers and soldiers

of the Confederate Army from

King George.

Who gave their lives for the

South.

A tribute of gratitude

And respect from the

Ladies Memorial Association

of this county.

Imperishable as granite be their fame

Let history honour and record their deeds.

Marker is at the intersection of ...

Federal Hill Historic Site

The site of the Revolutionary War era Pompton Mutiny which occurred in the cold harsh winter of 1781. It was in the eastern valley overlooking Bloomingdale that an encampment of weary troops mutinied. Consequently, their two ringleaders were arrested, tried, ...

They Served with Honor - The Persian Gulf

1990-1991

To the Brave Hearts

Who gave their lives,

May we all know the peace

For which they died.

Dedicated by No Greater Love, February 28, 1992.

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Forbes Flour Mill

This is all that remains of the four-story stone flour mill built in 1854 by James Alexander Forbes. The town that grew around this building was first called Forbes Mill, then Forbestown, and finally Los Gatos.

Marker can be reached from ...