Fort Ellsworth

Fort Ellsworth, one of 68 earthen forts built to protect Washington during the Civil War, was constructed in 1861. When completed, the fort had a perimeter of 618 yards and was an irregular Vauban-type star design of French origin. The ...

Infantry Earthworks

“Attacking entrenchments has been tried so often and with such fearful losses that even the stupidest private now knows that it cannot succeed, and the natural consequence follows; the men will not try it. The very sight of a bank ...

Saluda Factory Ruins

The Saluda Factory, built in 1834, was one of the first water-powered textile mills in South Carolina.

During the Civil War the mill manufactured material used in making shirts and woolen uniforms for the Confederate Army.

This area saw considerable military activity ...

Fourth United States Infantry

Fourth United States Infantry.

The Fourth United States Infantry, Captain Hiram Dryer commanding, crossing the Antietam between 2 and 3 p.m. of September 17, 1862, advanced to with in a few feet of this point; three companies under command of Lieut. ...

Fairfax

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Fairfax, chartered in 1893 and

incorporated in 1896, grew out of

an early community centered around

Owens' Crossroads, where a store

was established in 1814, and later

including Bethlehem Baptist Church

( now First Baptist Church ), founded

in 1852. When Port Royal RR ...

Norfolk and Western Passenger Station

The David R. and Susan S. Goode Railwalk

Across the tracks and east is N&W’s last passenger station, now home to the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau and O. Winston Link Museum.

The little town of Big Lick changed its name ...

Charles Faulkner Bryan

1911~1955

A native of Warren County, Charles Faulkner Bryan was a pioneer in the study of American folk music. Through his talented efforts, this distinctively American form of musical expression gained worldwide fame and appreciation. He worked closely with the people ...

City of Soldiers

In early March 1862, these now quiet fields bustled with the clamor and constant motion of an army headquarters in time of battle. Soldiers drilled, cleaned guns, and checked ammunition. Scouts and couriers rode in to report. Officers convened for ...

Rumford Academy

Two miles east was Rumford Academy, established in 1804. It was one of the most noted Virginia schools of its time.

Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Tappahannock Highway (U.S. 360) and King William Road (Virginia Route 30), on the ...

Fifth Army Corps

Fourth United States Infantry

U.S.A.

Fifth Army Corps

Fourth United States Infantry (8 Cos.).

Captain Hiram Dryer, 4th U.S. Infantry, Commanding.

September 16-17, 1862.

On the morning of the 16th, the 4th Infantry seized the middle bridge over the Antietam; companies B. G. I. and K. ...