Staunton and James River Turnpike

The Staunton and James River Turnpike ran

through here at Batesville and stretched for

43½ miles from Staunton to Scottsville.

Construction began in 1826 and was completed

by 1830. The turnpike provided a direct

route for Shenandoah Valley farmers to

transport agricultural products to Scottsville,

then to ...