Battle of Trent's Reach

In a daring attempt to attack the Federal supply base at City Point, 11 warships of the James River Squadron ventured downriver on the night of January 23, 1865. Confederate land batteries fired against Fort Brady as the darkened warships ...

Coburn-Variel Home

1878

Built in the fall of 1878 by Joshua Variel and his son, Will, the house was the home of several families over the next century. In 1896 Sheriff John Bransford bought the home, then sold it in 1899 to Attorney ...

"Liberty Hall"

Site of the home of

Samuel Merdith, Sr., Gent.

(1689-1762)

Processioner-1708

St. Pauls Parish, Hanover Co.

A grandson of

Thomas Meredith, Sr.

Emigrant in 1636, Virginia

His land grant in 1661

Marker is at the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. 360) and Adams Farm Road on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Congregational Church

The church was purchased from J. M. Pike at a cost of 12,000 dollars and dedicated on June 23rd 1866 by the Rev. Mr. Beckwith of San Francisco. The first minister was the Rev. M. A. Starr; however, the church ...

Richmond County War Memorial

In memory of the men and women from Richmond County who lost their lives in the following wars and conflicts

World War I

Laos

Dominican Republic

Cambodia

Lebanon

Panama

Grenada

Desert Storm

Haiti(?)

Bosnia

Enduring Freedom

God Bless You

Marker is on Caroline Street, on the right.

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George Nicholas Saegmuller

1847-1934

Saegmuller, a native of Germany, came to America at 23 and achieved success as an inventor and manufacturer of scientific instruments. He lived here at Reserve Hill, the home of his parents-in-law, the Vandenbergs, and contributed in many ways to ...

Sargent's Folly

This Stone tower was part of the estate of Lucius Manlius Sargent. The owner of the property it sits on before Franklin Park Zoo was built.

A folly is generally a nonfunctional building erected to enhance the landscape. Follies were first ...

Oldtown Marketplace

A History of the Vision

1980

Downtown Wichita and the adjacent warehouse district were in decline. An exodus of businesses and retailers left many buildings in the area dilapidated and vacant. Fortunately, a committed group of professionals stepped forward, determined to turn ...

Richmond County Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial

In memory of the men and women from Richmond County who lost their lives in the following wars and conflicts

Iraq

Afghanistan

Marker is on Caroline Street, on the right when traveling south.

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Richmond County Korean War Memorial

In Memory of the men and women from Richmond County who lost their lives in the Korean War

God Bless You

All Gave Some Some Gave All

Marker is on Caroline Street, on the left when traveling south.

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