Mint Spring in Augusta County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Avenue of Trees
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, World I.
Location. 38° 4.025′ N, 79° 6.438′ W. Marker is in Mint Spring, Virginia, in Augusta County. Marker is at the intersection of Lee-Jackson Highway (U.S. 11) and the Avenue of Trees, on the left when traveling south on Lee-Jackson Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mint Spring VA 24463, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Church (approx. 3 miles away); Roanoke College (approx. 3 miles away); John Colter (approx. 4˝ miles away); Mount Tabor Lutheran Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Virginia Institute (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Great Road (approx. 5.1 miles away); Frontier Culture Museum (approx. 5.1 miles away); Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Regarding Avenue of Trees. Parallel to the highway at the marker, and separated by a forested median, is a lane named Avenue of Trees which may have been the alignment of Lee-Jackson Highway when the marker was erected.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. It is another Avenue of Trees on the eastern approach to Staunton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.