Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Blue Ridge Tollway
Opened May, 1975
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
1. The Blue Ridge Tollway Marker
Built near a wooded section of the park once known as Shady Grove, guests could walk through the woods and watch these ⅘ scale replicas of classic automobiles.
The cars are modeled after 1917 Model T Fords.
The top speed is about 6 miles per hour.
The cars cost about $4,400 each in 1974.
Fun Fact
Based on the consumer price index, these same cars would cost $13,985 in 2000.
Erected 2000 by Kings Dominion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1975.
Location. 37° 50.319′ N, 77° 26.777′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is located in the Kings Dominion Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Shenandoah Lumber Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Carrousel (about 500 feet away); ACE Roller Coaster Landmark (about 500 feet away); The Shockwave (about 600 feet away); The Eiffel Tower (about 600 feet away); The Wave Swinger
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Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
2. The Blue Ridge Tollway Marker
In front of ride entrance.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
3. The Ride Loads
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
4. View from the ride
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
5. Another view from the ride
Cars are kept on the trail by a center rail.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
6. 4/5 Replica of 1917 Model T Ford
Photographed By Kathy Walker, June 1, 2009
7. Rules for Blue Ridge Tollway
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
