Cheap Things To Do in Gum Spring, Virginia

Inscription. Half a mile northeast stands Providence Presbyterian Church, built probably in 1749 and little altered since. John Todd, Senior, a founder of Hampden-Sydney College, was pastor for forty years (1753-1798). Hanover Presbytery ... More on HMDB

Three generations of the Jackson Family worked as blacksmiths and farriers, in shops on and near the site of this last remaining blacksmith shop, in Goochland County and vicinty. This blacksmithing tradition started during slavery ... More on Virginia.org

National Historic Landmark Nomination: Byrd Presbyterian Church, Goochland County More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Inscription. Byrd Presbyterian Church's congregation is descended from worshipers, organized by theologian and future Princeton University president Samuel Davies at Tucker Woodson's farm in 1748. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Seven miles south once stood Dungeness, built about 1730 by Isham Randolph (1685-1742) who was the grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and of James Pleasants, Governor of Virginia. Sea captain, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In 1792 Captain William George (1760-1827), a veteran of the Revolutionary War, established near this site on River Road an ordinary which stood until about 1900. During the campaign of 1781, General Von Steuben crossed ... More on HMDB

National Historic Landmark Nomination: Bolling Island Plantation, Goochland County More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Inscription. Bolling Island mansion, overlooking an island of that name, stands at a bend of the James River to the south. John Bolling purchased the land in 1717. Begun about 1771, the house was c... More on HMDB

This Jeffersonian-inspired courthouse was built in 1826 by master builder, Dabney Cosby, Sr. Major and minor changes and improvements have been made to the interior of the Courthouse during the pas... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Near here the ancient trail used by the Iroquois Indians in their raids crossed James River. This trail later became the main north-south road through Virginia. In 1781, Lord Cornwalli... More on HMDB

Inscription. 288 Yards south is the site of the Second Episcopal Church in Goochland County. Built before 1764, this church was in use until about 1861. William Douglas of Scotland was the rector until 1777. Among other rectors were ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Two miles south is Elk Hill, once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters there, June 7-15, 1781; this was the western limit of his invasion. On June 15 he turned eastward, leaving the place pillaged ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In 1936 famed folklorist John A. Lomax visited the Virginia State Prison Farm here and at the Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond. Working for the Library of Congress's Archive of Folk Song, Lomax canvassed southern ... More on HMDB