Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille struck central Virginia in August 1969, and many Nelson County people lost their lives and homes. Communities situated on riverbanks such as Massie's Mill on the Tye River were hardest hit. This park is dedicated to their memory.

"In a touch of Nature, the whole world is kin."

John Muir, Sierra Club founder

Marker is on Crabtree Falls Highway (State Highway 56) just south of Dickie Road (State Route 666).

Courtesy hmdb.org

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