Served as a county magistrate, member of the House of Burgesses, and commander of the Bedford County militia and mounted riflemen.
In July 1780, Colonel Lynch helped break up a Tory plot to capture Virginia for the British. The Tory leaders . . . — — Map (db m310253) HM
A graduate of Baltimore Medical College, Captain Board raised his own company of Confederate soldiers from this area in 1861. By 1862, he had earned the rank of colonel. Board was killed in action near Winchester in 1864, While acting as Brigadier . . . — — Map (db m310252) HM
U.S. Business 29 follows a historic path connecting the James and Staunton Rivers. The route parallels portions of what was once colonial-era Ward's Road, among the first roads established from Lynchburg leading south to fords along the Staunton . . . — — Map (db m310216) HM
You are standing in Founders Square. Altavista was founded in 1905, by brothers John Edward and Henry Lee Lane, who were awarded a contract to connect the Virginian and Southern Railroad systems at the Staunton River. Visualizing the significance . . . — — Map (db m247314) HM
The Lane Brothers Construction Company planned Altavista on 2,000 acres purchased in 1905 at the crossing of their newly completed section of the Virginian Railway and the existing Southern Railway (now Norfolk Southern Railway). Tradition holds . . . — — Map (db m251939) HM
This cemetery was the first burial place of Gen. James Dearing (1840-1865), the last Confederate general officer to die of battle wounds during the Civil War.
Dearing hailed from nearby Otterbourne plantation, about one mile northeast. In . . . — — Map (db m299483) HM
General Dearing, who was raised at nearby Otterbourne, resigned from West Point in 1861 to join the Confederacy. He led his troops at the battles of Manassas, Antietam, and Gettysburg. At Plymouth, N.C., he ordered the first artillery charge in the . . . — — Map (db m299523) HM
General Dearing, who was raised at nearby Otterbourne, resigned from West Point in 1861 to join the Confederacy. He led his troops at the battles of Manassas, Antietam, and Gettysburg. At Plymouth, N.C., he ordered the first artillery charge in the . . . — — Map (db m310249) HM
Plants have long been valued for their medicinal properties as well as their cooking uses. During the Colonial period, herbs were used as flavoring in cooking and in medicines and dried to be used to freshen bedding and clothes. This garden . . . — — Map (db m299491) HM
Exhibited here is a reproduction "hogshead." A hogshead was a large barrel, usually made from oak and used by plantation owners in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina to store and transport tobacco to distant markets. When standing, hogshead . . . — — Map (db m299525) HM
John Henry Mosley (1877-1947)
African American Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Community Leader
A key figure in Altavista's origins and the African American community who was known for his commitment to helping others. Mosley urged others . . . — — Map (db m310212) HM
Leonard Coleman (1924 -2010)
African American Leader and Distinguished Citizen
In World War II he honorably served on the USS Mason (DE-529), the first ship to have a crew of only African American servicemen. Upon completion of service, he . . . — — Map (db m310179) HM
This Town park is dedicated by the Altavista Town Council in the memory of Leonard Coleman (1924 - 2010) who was the first elected African American in Altavista's history to serve on Town Council (from 1980 - 1996) and as the Vice-Mayor (from 1992 - . . . — — Map (db m310190) HM
This building predates the Civil War. Milk for the plantation was brought here to be cooled, churned and stored. The thick plaster on the walls helped insulate blocks of ice cut from nearby lakes and rivers in winter and it was packed with straw . . . — — Map (db m299507) HM
In honor & memory of
Our comrades &
Dedicated veterans
Veterans Day
November 11, 1993
Motion by
Roy St. John
Approved by
Post 4165
Membership Designer
Calvin Brown
Builder
Acie W. . . . — — Map (db m311555) WM
During the Revolutionary War, loyalists in the
Virginia backcountry periodically conspired
against the Revolutionary authorities. Colonels
Charles Lynch, James Callaway, and other militia
officers and county justices formed extralegal
courts to . . . — — Map (db m65382) HM
A hundred yards west stands a walnut tree under which Colonel Charles Lynch, William Preston, Robert Adams, Jr., James Callaway and others held an informal court for the trial of Tories and criminals, 1780. Punishment usually consisted of whipping. . . . — — Map (db m310330) HM
This circa 1880 cabin is a reproduction of Col. Charles Lynch's mid 18th century frontier cabin, made possible by:
The Beverly W. And Hampton O. Powell Foundation — — Map (db m299535) HM
The original American outdoor toilet was called a "Privy" or the "Necessary'" and later the "Jonny House". They came in all sizes, shapes and construction types. In most cases, they were constructed of wood, although in rare instances a few were . . . — — Map (db m299536) HM
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars
Wounded combat veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care. . . . — — Map (db m310227) WM
First railroad ran through this park
completed in 1874. Line moved from here
to present location 1908. Lower railroad
bridge over Staunton River was originally
built in 1874 with stone piers. — — Map (db m310226) HM
Before refrigeration, meat was preserved by salting or smoking, the process of hanging meat above a low, smoke fire. The fire cooked the meat while the smoke added flavor and helped dry the meat, keeping it from spoiling. Almost all parts of hogs . . . — — Map (db m299506) HM
Villages and small towns would rarely have a jail. Someone arrested for a serious crime would be held in the stocks or pillory for secure confinement. They would remain there until they could be brought to trial, either to a court in a large town or . . . — — Map (db m299534) HM
This garden is dedicated to the family of Leroy, Luke, and Jim Dickerson. Leroy was a long time caretaker of Avoca. The bricks comprising the curbing were made on site, circa 1880 and were made from the remains of the "second" Avoca after it burned . . . — — Map (db m299539) HM
It is believed the John and Sue Jackson Visitor Center was built between 1850 and 1860. It housed the Fauntleroy family after the main house was destroyed by fire in 1879. When the new house was completed in 1880, the west side of this building was . . . — — Map (db m299527) HM
These millstones were used in operation of the Lynch Mill located approximately a quarter mile south at what is now the intersection of Main St. and Lynch Mill Rd. While the exact date of the mill's origin is unknown, it was operated by . . . — — Map (db m299532) HM
The summer of 1780 found those Virginians seeking independence from the British Crown in a panic. The Revolutionary War was in its fifth year, the American economic situation was bleak, and Lord Cornwallis' British army was driving northward through . . . — — Map (db m299487) HM
Herbs were used by Colonists for seasoning and for medicinal purposes
Basil - Sweetening air freshener, aided digestion and muscle spasms. Attacted bees.
Chives - Flavoring, clusters were suspended from ceiling and bedposts to prevent . . . — — Map (db m299492) HM
During the Victorian Era, gardening became popular among the middle and upper classes due to the increased amount of leisure time. The garden was intended to be an outdoor parlor; aimed at a graceful combination of lawn,
trees, shrubs, flowers, . . . — — Map (db m299529) HM
This building and memorial park dedicated in memory of those who gave the last full measure of devotion for the preservation of freedom in World Wars I and II
World War I
Marvin Arthur William O. Littles Andrew Lucas Fauntleroy . . . — — Map (db m310269) WM
This memorial park dedicated in memory of those who gave the last full measure of devotion for the preservation of freedom in World Wars I and II
World War I
Marvin Arthur William O. Littles Andrew Lucas Fauntleroy Short . . . — — Map (db m310540) WM
Lt. Gen. Lewis Andrew Pick was born here on November 18, 1890. Educated at Rustburg and at VPI, (where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets), General Pick served in two World Wars and in the Korean Conflict. Best known as the builder of the . . . — — Map (db m64424) HM
These two cabin foundations are what remains of structures used as housing for the enslaved population and later sharecroppers after 1865. A photograph of these cabins from a 1945 edition of "The Iron Worker" served as the basis for the Quarter . . . — — Map (db m307012) HM
Campbell County
Campbell County was created from Bedford County by the Virginia General Assembly in 1781 and named for Gen. William Campbell, one of the heroes of the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. The county seat is Rustburg. British Lt. . . . — — Map (db m306964) HM
Likely built as a quarter for enslaved people in the 19th century, this cabin holds many stories. In 1961, it was restored using roughly 25 percent of its original logs. Other logs were reportedly acquired from a 19th-century blacksmith shop and . . . — — Map (db m307287) HM
Four and a half miles north stands Hat Creek Presbyterian Church, founded by John Irving and associates (first settlers) about 1742. William Irving, son of John, and the noted blind preacher, James Waddel, were among its pastors. The first log . . . — — Map (db m122066) HM
This cemetery was once part of the formal gardens at Red Hill. In 1798, Patrick and Dorotheas infant daughter Jane was buried in this area, thus starting the family cemetery. On June 6, 1799, Patrick Henry died and was later laid to rest at the . . . — — Map (db m307371) HM
The double box tomb on the north side of the path marks the graves of Patrick Henry and his second wife, Dorothea Dandridge. Patrick Henry died at home on June 6, 1799, after a long illness. Dorothea died on Valentine's Day 1831 at Seven Islands, . . . — — Map (db m128643) HM
When Patrick Henry purchased Red Hill from Richard Marot Booker in 1794, he turned the overseer's quarters on the property into his law office and study. Through his successful law practice in the district courts, he had paid most of his debts by . . . — — Map (db m307350) HM
The kitchen is similar to what the Henry family had at Red Hill. During the eighteenth century, kitchens were built separate from the main house to reduce heat, odors, smoke, and prevent the main house from burning down in the occurrence of a . . . — — Map (db m307285) HM
Most ordering pits were built under barns and could be as deep as eight feet. Tobacco workers would access the pit through a trap door and ladder. The inside of this pit would have been unlined with beams forming crosses for tobacco to be hung from . . . — — Map (db m307014) HM
Largest of its species in the nation, this tree has for decades been named the National Champion by the American Forest Hall of Fame. The great Osage orange tree is at least 330 years old at the turn of this century and stands at greater than 60 . . . — — Map (db m128681) HM
The National Champion Osage orange tree is over 530 years old. The tree stands 65 feet high, is 328 inches in circumference, and has a crown spread of 93 feet when it was last measured in 2017. This tree was well over 100 years old when Patrick . . . — — Map (db m307370) HM
Long Island Plantation
A 600-acre island and 1,906-acre adjoining estate on the Staunton River. Purchased by Patrick Henry from Richard Henry Lee in 1792 and worked by 31 enslaved persons.
Green Hill Ferry
Samuel Pannell, a neighbor . . . — — Map (db m306913) HM
When Patrick Henry purchased Red Hill in 1794, there existed on this site a modest four-room, one-and-a-half story dwelling, which had been constructed shortly before the Revolutionary War.
After Patrick Henry's death, the house passed to his . . . — — Map (db m128684) HM
Five miles southeast Is Red Hill the last
home and burial place of Patrick Henry,
governor of Virginia and the great orator
of the American Revolution. Henry is
especially famous for his Liberty or Death
speech made in 1775 in Saint Johns . . . — — Map (db m64382) HM
Five miles east is Red Hill, last home and grave of Patrick Henry, orator of the Revolution. He moved there in 1796 and died there, June 6, 1799. Henry is especially famous for his Liberty or Death speech made in 1775 at the beginning of the . . . — — Map (db m64431) HM
Five miles east is Red Hill, the last home and
gravesite of Patrick Henry, the great orator
of the Revolution. Henry is especially famous
for his “Liberty or Death” speech made in
1775 in St. Johns Church in Richmond. Henry
moved . . . — — Map (db m64434) HM
You are now standing in the heart of what was once a 3,000 acre plantation known as Red Hill. After three decades of public service, Patrick Henry, the Voice of the Revolution, retired here, which he regarded as one of the garden spots of the . . . — — Map (db m306916) HM
You are now standing before one of Virginia's largest plantation cemeteries for enslaved and freed African Americans. It is estimated that this site was used for burials between the 1790s and the 1930s.
This cemetery shows patterns of . . . — — Map (db m307015) HM
The Quarter Place is a one-mile, down-and-back trail where the enslaved and later free black population lived at Red Hill. Along the trail are an exhibit cabin, original cabin foundations, tobacco barn, ordering pit, and the Quarter Place Enslaved . . . — — Map (db m306985) HM
The reconstructed cabin is the starting point for the half-mile Quarter Place Trail. It is representative of the types of dwellings that were present along the Quarter Place that the enslaved and later free black population lived in throughout the . . . — — Map (db m306987) HM
This beautiful and tranquil garden spot overlooking the unspoiled forested Staunton River valley is set aside as a special place reserved for those descended from Patrick Henry, who have chosen that their cremated remains would be scattered in . . . — — Map (db m128695) HM
These simple fieldstones mark the resting place of slaves and African Americans who worked at Red Hill, making it among the most productive tobacco plantations along the Staunton River during the 18th and 19th centuries.
When Patrick Henry . . . — — Map (db m128704) HM
Home of Harrison and his wife, Milly, longtime servants of the Henry family. Harrison, when a small boy, is believed to have been Patrick Henry's slave and later, coachman for his son, John. Restored in 1961 using some of the original logs.
"Let . . . — — Map (db m128705) HM
Patrick Henry House
Henry purchased the 700-acre plantation, known as Red Hill, in 1794 from Richard Marot Booker for £1,700. The story-and-a half frame home was built around 1772 by Booker and contained an entryway and one room on the first . . . — — Map (db m307283) HM
The Herb Garden at Red Hill is dedicated to Nancy Casey Kelly (1933-1995), daughter of Eugene B. Casey.
Herb gardens were also known as medicinal gardens as they were a very important part of plantations and small farms during the Colonial . . . — — Map (db m307369) HM
Tobacco barns like this one played an important role in Virginia's economy during the Henry
family's ownership of the property. During Patrick Henry's time, Red Hill yielded over 20,000
pounds of tobacco each year on 60 acres of land. One adult . . . — — Map (db m307013) HM
Two miles east is Shady Grove, which was built in 1825 by Dr. George Cabell, of Point of Honor in Lynchburg, for his daughter Paulina and her husband Alexander Spotswood Henry, son of Patrick Henry. Shady Grove is a handsomely proportioned and . . . — — Map (db m64247) HM
Bedford County was probably named for the English statesman John Russell, fourth duke of Bedford. Russell, as secretary of state for the Southern Department from 1748 to 1751, had general supervision of colonial affairs. Bedford was formed from . . . — — Map (db m305743) HM
About two miles southwest is Mount Airy, a plantation house built ca. 1800 for Col. Thomas Leftwich (1740-1816). The two-story frame house retains much of its Federal-style woodwork. Leftwich served in the Seven Years' War and was a captain of the . . . — — Map (db m305734) HM
Two miles north stand massive sandstone walls and four chimneys, the ruins of Mount Athos, overlooking a bend of the James River. The house was built about 1800 for William J. Lewis (1766-1828) on land that had been patented in 1742 by John Bolling . . . — — Map (db m42896) HM
Just south across Little Beaver Creek stand the ruins of the last of three Oxford Iron Works furnaces built in the vicinity. Virginia and Pennsylvania investors began the ironworks nearby between 1768 and 1772 as a small bloomery forge. According to . . . — — Map (db m42897) HM
This place, on the old stage road, was the first county seat of Bedford; the first courthouse, built in 1755, was standing until 1856. In 1781, New London was raided by the British cavalryman, Tarleton, seeking military stores. It came into Campbell . . . — — Map (db m65383) HM
Campbell County Training School (CCTS) opened here ca. 1923 after African American citizens campaigned for better schools. The black community, the county, and the Julius Rosenwald Fund paid for its construction. Rosenwald, inspired . . . — — Map (db m181140) HM
In honor of the brave citizens of our county who served and will continue to serve our great country.
Lest we forget those who gave the supreme sacrifice to preserve our freedom. — — Map (db m181129) WM
Born in Lynchburg in 1913, Col. Vincent W.
“Squeek” Burnett learned to fly at age 16.
By the mid-1930s, he was one of Americas
renowned aerobatic pilots and a member of
the Flying Aces Air Circus. He performed
such signature . . . — — Map (db m64207) HM
Rustburg was named after Jeremiah Rust, who patented land here in 1780. Rust donated 50 acres of land, known as Rust Meadows, in 1784, for the county seat of Campbell County. A temporary courthouse and other public buildings were constructed . . . — — Map (db m65564) HM
Behind every name on these bricks is the story of a man or woman who believed in duty and sacrifice to this great nation. Their stories crisscross the globe and speak of glory, honor and sacrifice of individuals who became part of a greater whole, . . . — — Map (db m306297) HM
The ditch was prone to flooding during heavy rains. One of the worst floods was in August 1912 when two inches of rain fell in two hours. Gillette Avenue flooded as well as the many businesses and homes in the area. The sidewalks which were made of . . . — — Map (db m306495) HM
When the Burlington & Missouri Railroad laid tracks to this area in August of 1891, the town of Gillette came into existence. The railroad provided local ranchers with the means to transport large herds of livestock to markets in the East. After . . . — — Map (db m306293) HM
The early 20th century explosion of the automobile into American life highlighted a deplorable lack of surfaced roads. Newly minted drivers discovered the unsuitability of wagon trails for the automobile, and local good roads associations formed to . . . — — Map (db m288650) HM
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad proposed a canal system that diverted water from Donkey Creek to Stone Pile Creek and from Stone Pile Creek into Burlington Lake. Construction began in 1907 and was completed in 1908. During construction, . . . — — Map (db m306405) HM
Commemorating 100 years having been created from portions of Crook and Weston County by authority granted from the Eleventh Legislature of the State of Wyoming on February 13, 1911 and named after John Allen Campbell, the first Governor of the . . . — — Map (db m242840) HM
Model Twenty-two Horsepower 26 Year built 1937 Weight 6210 This caterpillar track-type tractor was equipped with a small blade and used extensively in the oilfields surrounding Gillette, WY. It was used for light construction, road building, and . . . — — Map (db m306589) HM
At the center of McManamen Park is a 10-acre lake, dredged in 1987 deep enough to hold water all year long. An additional 40-acres is dedicated to overflow that fills with water in wet years. Turning Burlington Lake into the McManamen Park prairie . . . — — Map (db m306440) HM
By October 1943, negotiations were completed where the City of Gillette took over the CB&Q water ditch, according to Mayor Roy Montgomery. Under the terms of the agreement, the city received title to all the land through which the ditch ran, . . . — — Map (db m306292) HM
Height 7 ft. Width 10 ft. 6 in. Depth 10 ft. Capacity 14 yds. This bucket is off a Marion 190 Shovel, built in Marion, Ohio. It came to Campbell County in 1975 after working in Wales. The Marion Shovel was used to move overburden and coal. . . . — — Map (db m306596) HM
Commemorating the brave young men and women of Campbell County, who responding to duty and honor, paid the ultimate price by sacrificing their lives so their loved ones and neighbors could live free. — — Map (db m306299) WM
In September 1943, officials of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad were negotiating with the City of Gillette for disposal of the Burlington Ditch. There was an original offer to the city that was turned down; details of the original offer . . . — — Map (db m306497) HM
In 2000, the Gillette City Council considered banning dogs from McManamen Park from March 1 to October 1 during the nesting season. The shallow water, which provides a source of food and the nesting habitat consisting of areas of relatively . . . — — Map (db m306468) HM
Wyoming's eastern Powder River Basin is a region of limited rainfall and high rolling grasslands, an area ideally suited for livestock grazing, but not large-scale crop production. Settlers emigrating to the region could obtain lands under several . . . — — Map (db m306295) HM
Built by General Electric Horsepower 3,000 Year built 1972 Weight 411,580 lbs. Length 67 ft. Height 15 ft. Miles traveled 2,400,000 Fuel 150 gal./hr. Engine 5802 was used to haul 11,680,000 tons of coal from Campbel County mines. It holds 4,000 . . . — — Map (db m306500) HM
Flood waters from the overflowing Burlington Ditch caused thousands of dollars in damage after rapidly melting snow overflowed between Kendrick and Carey Streets in January 1943. The ditch at this point was eight feet deep. Some of the heaviest . . . — — Map (db m306496) HM
Fred Grant Hicks, born in Ohio, emigrated to Wyoming in 1908 to work for the Burlington Railroad. The Hicks homestead was north of Burlington Lake. He was the roundhouse foreman for twelve years. In 1932 he and his wife Florence purchased the . . . — — Map (db m306470) HM
George Amos moved to Wyoming in the late 1800s to work as the foreman on the 4-J Ranch. A bachelor, he was a cowpuncher by day, and a voracious reader at night. In addition to a love for books, Amos subscribed to as many as 20 magazines and many . . . — — Map (db m203256) HM
Bede McCann was hired quite often in the summer time to use a team and scraper to clear the weeds and grass out of the Burlington Ditch. He also mowed the right-of-way along Highway 14-16 and planted the evergreen trees along the highway and train . . . — — Map (db m306494) HM
This building, constructed in 1936, was completely paid for by the City of Gillette, without bonds or increased taxation, a source of pride for this community. The mayor's office, clerk's office, and courtroom were on the first floor with fire . . . — — Map (db m203279) HM
Built in 1935 with funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA), this was the first federal building constructed in Gillette. It utilized a standard floor plan developed for post offices nationwide. This building was Gillette's Post Office . . . — — Map (db m203281) HM
In September 1945, with the conclusion of the war and the impending return of hundreds of men and women, the City administration made plans to improve Gillette and provide employment for all who wished to return and live here. The city was prepared . . . — — Map (db m306279) HM
Located in a corner of the Schneider Ranch and adjacent to the Highlight Road in central Campbell County, sat the Cowboy Bar which served as a watering hole for thirsty roughnecks and miners for 26 years. The bar began as an old outbuilding moved . . . — — Map (db m306300) HM
who served in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm Sculptured by Patrick Love base donated by Gillette Energy Rotary Club constructed by Barton Construction — — Map (db m306298) HM WM
Built by Bridgestone Weight 8,400 lbs. Size 40:00-57 1991 cost $13,000 Height 12 ft. Width 4 ft. This tire was used on Unit Rig trucks to haul soil and coal in local coal mines. Each tire can carry a 137,500 lb. load. The tire is a 60 bias . . . — — Map (db m306543) HM
A concrete walkway was finished in 2013 around Burlington Lake at McManamen Park. The walkway was made of concrete to allow easier access for wheelchairs and to make the path easier to walk in poor weather. The walkway is10 feet wide and 7,400 . . . — — Map (db m306498) HM
Built by Allis Chambers Engine ED-40 Front tires 9x18 10 ply Height 50 ft. Rear tires 44x10 16 ply Year built 1935 Pulling units are now called workover rigs. Instead of having a permanent derrick left over a well, a pulling unit . . . — — Map (db m306574) HM
Year built 1975 Height 45 feet Model RR11 Serial # 1100-70-5E Built by Joy Manufacturing Co. (Robbins Division) This drill was used to drill large holes in conjunction with mining coal. The holes were drilled into the overburden (the dirt . . . — — Map (db m306598) HM
Weight 2,100 lbs. Material Granite Time Capsules 20 yr., 50 yr., 100 yr. Sundials were invented 3,500 years ago by the Babylonians. The base is marked with divisions of time and must be level. The gnomon, an upright indicator, casts the shadow. . . . — — Map (db m306599) HM
