Amherst in Amherst County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Milepost
The Museum, working with the Virginia Department of Transportation, arranged for the Museum's acquisition of this rare highway milepost.
In May 2003, the cast concrete obelisk, approximately 2 feet tall and 10 inches square, was moved from its original location on Route 130 to a new setting near the back of the Museum building. This artifact, dating from the early 1900s, has L5 set in it because it was five miles from Lynchburg. Only two milestones of this era survive in the entire state. The other milestone, known as L1, also in Amherst County, is located at its original site on Main Street and Golf Road in Madison Heights.
Doug MacLeod
Erected by Amherst County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2003.
Location. 37° 35.206′ N, 79° 3.129′ W. Marker is in Amherst, Virginia, in Amherst County. Marker is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 29) just north of Star Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 S Main St, Amherst VA 24521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Amherst County Bateau / The Thornhill Wagon (here, next to this marker); Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford
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