Washington, Virginia

The First of Them All

Of the 28 Washingtons in the United States, the “records very conclusively disclose” that this town, “the first Washington of all,” was surveyed and platted by George Washington on the 24th of July (old style), 1749. ...

Freedom Hill

Community established

here by freed blacks

in 1865. Incorporated

as Princeville in 1885.

Marker is at the intersection of State Route 33 (Business U.S. 64) and Mutual Blvd (U.S. 258), on the right when traveling north on State Route 33.

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Evacuation Fire

The Evacuation Fire destroyed roughly 1,000 buildings. It spread from here to the James River, and from the foot of Gambles Hill east to beyond 14th Street.

The first tires were set by Confederate forces just after daybreak Monday April 3, ...

Master and Slaves

Unlike their ancestors who worked in tobacco fields, Warwick County slaves provided labor for raising staple crops. Slaves also cared for livestock and draft animals, worked in fields, repaired fences, washed clothes, cut wood and performed a variety of chores. ...

Max Ortega

1905-1979

In Memory of

Max Ortega

1905-1979

Life-long resident of this area, son of a pioneer Arizona family, and early tradesman who was friend and neighbor to all.

Marker can be reached from Interstate 40 at milepost 359.

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Evacuation of Richmond

On Sunday morning, April 2, 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was notified while in church that Petersburg was falling. By noon, the evacuation of the Confederate government and army from Richmond was set in motion. Late Sunday evening, a train ...

America's 1st Attempt at Civil War Reunification

Orchestrated by Union Col. Rush C. Hawkins, the Hatteras Convention was held nearby on Nov. 18, 1861. The state's secession was declared null and void, Hatteras was proclaimed the capitol and Marble Nash Taylor became provisional governor. Taylor called for ...

Downtown Richmond Millsites

Seven sites in downtown Richmond have been locations for water-powered industry:

HOLLYWOOD: A flour mill was operating by 1800. Canal water powered a paper mill beginning in 1887, and a 2,100 kilowatt hydroelectric plant from 1940 to 1972. River water powered ...

Texas and the Civil War State Military Board

The only new agency created by the legislature to deal with wartime emergencies. Original members were the Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer. The last two in 1864 were replaced by appointees of the Governor.

Purpose was to establish industry and purchase essential ...

Dale Veterans Memorial

Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country

Marker is on South Merrick Avenue south of West Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the left when traveling south.

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