Six Historical Landmarks of Virginia | Virginia Landmarks | Virginia History

Joint Committee on the Conduct ♨ Ball's Bluff Battlefield ♨ Ball's Bluff Battlefield Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Lighthouse ♨ Cape Henry Lighthouse ♨ Lighthouse Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ President Lincoln ♨ Fort Monroe ♨ Fort Monroe Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Virginia Guidebook ♨ Henry Lee ♨ Francis Lightfoot Lee ♨ What It Looks Like Today ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ The Monticello ♨ Thomas Jefferson's Castle ♨ The Castle Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Mount Vernon ♨ Washington's Mt. Vernon Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Virginia Quiz ♨ Travel Lenses By Other Rocket Moms ♨ Follow Me On Twitter ♨ Re-tweet ♨ Contact Me ♨ Do You Squidoo? ♨ Your Voice Counts ♨ About Towanda ♨ Other Historical Landmarks

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Ball's Bluff Battlefield is located at Balls Bluff Rd NE, Leesburg, Virginia and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1984.

Battle of Ball's Bluff occurred on the banks of the Potomac River on October 21, 1861. Battle of Ball's Bluff is the only battle where a sitting U.S. Senator was killed in a battle: Colonel Edward D. Baker; aka Senator Edward D. Baker was killed with the other soldiers. Baker was ordered to Ball's Bluff to command what was thought to be a reconnaissance. While following orders a messenger, Colonel Devens, informed Baker of the skirmish. Baker was involved in this battle only because he was placed in command of what was thought to be a reconnaissance. When Baker arrived he took charge and positioned the troops. The peak of the bluffs was at their backs. The Confederates broke through the line and literally pushed the Union troops down the cliffs into the river. Bodies of the Union Soldiers floated downstream to Washington D.C. days after the battle. The park is the smallest of the National Cemeteries. 54 Union soldiers are buried in the National Cemetery.

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The Cape Henry Lighthouse is located at 583 Altantic Avenue, Fort Story, Virginia and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1964.

The first Federal Government lighthouse is the Cape Henry Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built by John McComb, Jr. Cape Henry Lighthouse was first of three lighthouses that was built by Mr. McComb. It was completed in October of 1792. It was lighted using oil-burning lamps in late October of the same year. The new lighthouse was built about 350 feet from the old one. It was completed in 1881 and lighted in December of the same year. The reason for the new lighthouse was mainly due to stability and safety issues of the first lighthouse. Both lighthouses stand today.

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The Fort Monroe is located at 151 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1960.

The United States realized during the War of 1812 that the defense systems were very inadequate for protection of the coast and the port cities. Washington D.C. burning in 1814 was bittersweet. Out of this destruction a new coastal defense was put into place: Fort Monroe. The fort was built between 1819 and 1834. The mission of the fort was to protect the Hampton Roads and other port cities that had access to its waterways. Fort Monroe is one of many forts that will be shutting down. Shutting down of forts was a result of BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure of 2005). September 2011 all Army personnel will be removed and the whole area will be open to the public. Basically what this means is that the fort will still remain as a landmark, the military will be removed and commercial and residential buildings will be built in the area.

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Menokin is located 4017 Menokin Road, Warsaw, Virginia and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Most of us know that the lands in Virgina were first settled by the Native American Indians. The area that housed Menokin was also known to belong to the Rappahannock Indian Tribe. Menokin, an Indian name, when translated means "He gives it to me". When Francis Lightfoot Lee built his home, he maintained the name. The land came to Francis Lightfoot Lee when he married Rebecca Tayloe. Her father deeded the land to them as a marriage gift. Shortly after Lee served in the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Interesting enough Lee's brother Richard Henry Lee was also a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Upon Francis and Rebecca deaths the land went to her nephew. Menokin was passed through many families and finally went into serious decline. In 1995 the Menokin Foundation took over the land and has plans for the conservation of Menokin.

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The Thomas Jefferson's Castle; Monticello is located at 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1960.

I think I would really have liked Thomas Jefferson. He was a hands on type guy and if he wanted anything done he did it himself if he could. His own study of ancient Rome buildings made him a self-professed architect. He knew exactly what he wanted when it came time to build Monticello. He put his heart and soul into the home for over 40 years. If he didn't like what he had done he would tear it down and start over again. He altered and enlarged Monticello till he was satisfied with it. The same attitude was taken when it came to the gardens of Monticello. The flower garden and the vegetable garden had it's own flare. Fortunately for us Mr. Jefferson left detailed records. These same records were used when the gardens were recreated.

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Mount Vernon is located at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA and entered the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1960.

Overlooking the Potomac River sits George and Martha Washington's home. The estate and gardens are located on 40 acres of lush woods. The house was built in 1735. Washington lived there for fifty-two years. In 1754 Washington inherited the house from his half brother. The house was enlarged many times. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased the grounds in 1860. They are the current care-givers to the home and the grounds. The house has been restored with period furnishings. Mount Vernon is open year round, seven days a week including Christmas and holidays. While touring the Mansion and outer building don't forget to stop by the inn for lunch or dinner.

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Joint Committee on the Conduct ♨ Ball's Bluff Battlefield ♨ Ball's Bluff Battlefield Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Lighthouse ♨ Cape Henry Lighthouse ♨ Lighthouse Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ President Lincoln ♨ Fort Monroe ♨ Fort Monroe Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Virginia Guidebook ♨ Henry Lee ♨ Francis Lightfoot Lee ♨ What It Looks Like Today ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ The Monticello ♨ Thomas Jefferson's Castle ♨ The Castle Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Mount Vernon ♨ Washington's Mt. Vernon Video ♨ See it in Google Map ♨ Virginia Quiz ♨ Travel Lenses By Other Rocket Moms ♨ Follow Me On Twitter ♨ Re-tweet ♨ Contact Me ♨ Do You Squidoo? ♨ Your Voice Counts ♨ About Towanda ♨ Other Historical Landmarks