Cheap Things To Do in Carrollton, Virginia

Inscription. The Cold War and Nike-Ajax Base N-75: The “Cold” War (1949-1990) is so named because no actual armed conflict took place between the two alliances: The Warsaw Pact and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Col. Josiah Parker (1751-1810) served in the Revolutionary War in the 5th Virginia Regiment from Aug. 1776 until July 1778 when he resigned his commission. Parker distinguished himself at the Battle of Trenton (25-26 ... More on HMDB

Inscription. U. S. Army units stationed at N-75L/C: The Army Antiaircraft Command (ARAACOM), with both guns and missiles, was established 1 July 1950. It was re-designated Army Air Defense Command (ARADCOM) on 21 March 1957 after ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Near here, where the Pagan River empties into the James River stood the small village of Mokete of the Warraskoyack Indians. Another Warraskoyack village called Mathomank existed on Burwell's Bay. The principal settlement ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The James River flows about 340 miles from the junction of the Jackson and Cowpasture rivers in Botetourt County to Hampton Roads at the Chesapeake Bay. In 1607 the first permanent English settlement in the New World ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Cold War and Nike-Ajax Base N-75: Here was located site N-75C (C for control) and the counterpart site N-75L (L for launch) was located at Carrollton Nike Park. The “Cold” War (1949-1990) is so named because ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Specifications: Range: 25-30 miles Speed: Mach 3 (1,679 mph) Altitude: 70,000 feet, Length: 34 feet 10 inches with booster Missile only: 21 feet, Weight: 2,455 lbs. with booster Missile only: 1,000 lbs. Diameter: 12 inches ... More on HMDB

Fort Boykin Historic Park is situated high on the bluffs of the James River about 6 miles west of Smithfield. Originally named "The Castle", it was later named for General Francis Boykin, a local m... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. One mile northeast, at Hardys Bluff on Lawnes Neck, existed Fort Huger, a Civil War earthen fortification. Virginia State Engineer Col. Andrew Talcott authorized this and other forts t... More on HMDB

The reservoir can be accessed from Route 620 off Denbigh Boulevard (Route 173) in Newport News. This 265-acre impoundment is the terminal reservoir for the City of Newport News water supply system.... More on AnglerWeb.com

There was a sign pointing to the left after exiting the advanced trail back to the parking lot, but not to the expert trail, which i'm now to assume was to the right. More on trails.mtbr.com

Inscription. Surry County: Surry County, named for the county of Surrey in England, was formed from James City County about 1652. The Quiyoughcohannocks, whose villages were primarily situated in present-day Surry County, were among ... More on HMDB