Linden in Warren County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Discovery Shenandoah Valley
John Lederer, First explorer to view this valley, saw it from this point, August 26, 1670
Erected 1927 by the State Conservation and Development Commission (SCDC).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 38° 54.552′ N, 78° 4.521′ W. Marker is in Linden, Virginia, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of John Marshall Highway (Virginia Route 55) and Fiery Run Road (County Route 638), on the right when traveling east on John Marshall Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13485 John Marshall Hwy, Linden VA 22642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warren County / Fauquier County (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Manassas Gap (approx. 1.9 miles away); Camp Dismal Hollow (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Hollow (approx. 4.2 miles away); Brig. Gen. Turner Ashby, C.S.A. (approx. 4.3 miles away); Lee’s Bivouac, Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 4.3 miles away); Chester Gap (approx. 4˝ miles away); Minding the Gaps (approx. 4˝ miles away).
More about this marker. The Virginia State Conservation and Development Commission (SCDC) is an early predecessor to the Virginia Department Of Forestry. The SCDC was extensively involved in assuring the scenic forestry in Virginia would be maintained while establishing the Shenandoah National Park.
Regarding Discovery Shenandoah Valley. John Lederer made several expeditions into this part of Virginia looking for a passage to India or China. Historians place his passage at what we call Manassas Gap near where modern Interstate 66 and State Highway 55 pass through the Blue Ridge based on his writings.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers for John Lederer's Explorations.
Also see . . .
1. The Discoveries of John Lederer. Archival copy of a text by Sir William Talbot published in 1671 (Submitted on June 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. John Lederer. Virginia Places website entry (Submitted on June 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,926 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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