South Branch Of The Central R.R.

Arrival in 1864 spawned the town of Three Bridges.

Huge quantities of livestock and meats were shipped from here. Passenger service ended 1953. Station dismantled in 1955.

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Street, on the right ...

First Brigade

(The Stonewall Brigade)

August 28, 1862

7:00 p.m.

Jackson's Division (W. B. Taliaferro)

Left Wing (Jackson)

Army of Northern Virginia, CSA

First Brigade

(The Stonewall Brigade)

Col. William S. Baylor

2nd Virginia 5th Virginia

4th Virginia 27th Virginia

33rd Virginia

"Here one of the most terrific engagements that can be conceived of ...

The National Farmers Memorial

This Memorial is dedicated to the American Farmer past, present and future

To the Farmers of America

Because of the sacrifices that you have made

Because of the hardships that you have endured

Because of your determination to succeed

The Snowflake Monument

Justin Fairbanks, sculptor

A new pioneer settlement was begun on July 21, 1878, when William J. Flake and his wives Lucy and Prudence led five families, their wagons and livestock into this valley. Lucy Flake described the scene as "a beautiful ...

Flemington Raid

Near here British cavalry were routed by Capt. John

Schenck's militia Dec. 1776. British Geary was killed and buried on field.

Marker is on U.S. 202, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Four Locks

Four Locks – locks 47 through 50 – were built between 1836 and 1838, all within a half-mile stretch of the canal. Nestled amongst these four locks, a close-knit community thrived while the canal was in operation. Businesses prospered, meeting ...

First Original Federal Boundary Stone

District of Columbia

Placed April 15, 1791. Protected by Mount Vernon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, April 30, 1926.

Marker can be reached from South Street near South Washington Street (Virginia Route 400).

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The Inheritance of Mordecai Lincoln

Mordecai Lincoln, uncle to President Abraham Lincoln, lived in this house from around 1797 to 1811.

His father, Captain Abraham Lincoln, the grandfather and namesake of the future president, came to Jefferson County, Virginia, in 1782. In May 1786, Captain Abraham ...

United First Presbyterian Church of Amwell

Founded as a German Reform church in 1749 by Palentine Settlers from Germany. Stone church originally in adjoining cemetery. Became a Presbyterian church in 1810. Original entrance faced south.

Marker is at the intersection of Old York Road (New Jersey Route ...

Site of St. Andrew's Church

Prior to 1750 an Anglican church built of logs, later stone. Only portions of cemetery remain. Dr. Gershom Craven, who treated General Lafayette, is buried here. All graves face east as was the custom of the times.

Marker is on Old ...