Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lace Waterfalls

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 2007

1. Lace Waterfalls Marker

Inscription. From high on the south end of the first ridge of the Alleghany Mountains, 180 miles away, originate the headwaters of Cedar Creek. Before you, Cedar Creek plunges 50 feet to the creekbed. As the seasons change, the waterfall transforms from delicate veils to rushing plumes of white water.

After flowing under Natural Bridge, it continues towards the southeast, and enters the James River about a mile away.

"Oh, it is sublime—so strong yet so elegant—springing from earth and bathing it's head in heaven!" —Rev. Andrew Reed 1835

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.

Location. 37° 38.083′ N, 79° 33.283′ W. Marker is in Natural Bridge, Virginia, in Rockbridge County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Lee Highway (U.S. 11) and Wert Faulkner Highway (Virginia Route 130), on the left when traveling south. The marker is at the end of the Cedar Creek Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge VA 24578, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lost and Found (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Cave that Armed American Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lost River (approx. 0.4 miles away); “The Most Sublime of Nature’s Works”

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(approx. half a mile away); Monacan Village (approx. half a mile away); Saltpetre Cave (approx. half a mile away); George Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); Natural Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natural Bridge.

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 2007

2. The Lace Waterfalls

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.