Bridgewater in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 21, 2024
1. The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park Marker
The marker reproduces photos of Frances Ann Litten and Donald D. Litten on its face. Click on image to zoom in to inspect them.
The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park are named in appreciation of Frances Ann and Donald D. Litten.
Mrs. Litten, a nationally accredited flower show judge and president of the Round Hill Garden Club, enthusiastically promoted beautification efforts in Bridgewater. Mr. Litten served the Town of Bridgewater for fifty years' (1956-2006), most of these in the capacity of Town Attorney. During his tenure in office he drafted the first Green Law and was instrumental in efforts to beautify Main Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 38° 22.781′ N, 78° 58.741′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater, Virginia, in Rockingham County. It is on East Riverside Drive just east of South Main Street (Virginia Route 42), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Riverside Dr, Bridgewater VA 22812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bridgewater (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bridgewater (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roscoe Burgess Riverwalk (about 300 feet
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Bridgewater (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park. Mrs. Litten was born in 1949 and died in 2005. Mr. Litten was born in 1930 and died in 2011.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 21, 2024
2. The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 21, 2024
3. The Litten Water Gardens at Edgebriar Park
This marker is just beyond the bench on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
