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Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks ... More on recreation.gov

Kingston Parish in Mathews, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Inscription. Kingston Parish was established about 1652. During colonial times, the Anglican parish administered the ecclesiastical and some civil affairs for the inhabitants of the area that later... More on HMDB

Inscription. Captain Sally L. Tompkins, C. S. A. Born at Poplar Grove, Mathews Co. VA. November 9, 1833. Died at Richmond, VA. July 25, 1916. In grateful appreciation of her, services in maintainin... More on HMDB

Inscription. Sally Tompkins, born at Poplar Grove 3 miles south of here, was the only woman granted a commission in the Army of the Confederacy. "Captain Sally" founded and directed Robertson Hospi... More on HMDB

Important antebellum courthouse in a charming courthouse square; unusual architectural design; continues its ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Mathews County was formed in 1790 from Gloucester County and named for Thomas Mathews, of Norfolk, a soldier of the Revolution who was then Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. 1776, Erected in commemoration of the victory, of the American Continental soldiers, in command of General Andrew Lewis, over the British land and sea forces under, Lord Dunmore at Fort Cricket Hill, VA, June 9th 1776. ... More on HMDB

In May of 1991 Mathews celebrated its 200th anniversary. The county, formed in 1791 from a portion of Gloucester, was named for then Speaker of the House Thomas Mathews of Norfolk. With more than 200 miles of shoreline on the Chesapeake ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Fitchett's Wharf was a center of commercial activity for this area of Mathews County from 1845 until the early 20th century. It also served as a major port of call for vessels plying the Chesapeake Bay until 1932. An ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Standing at the end of what was once the southernmost peninsula in Mathews County, now surrounded by water, the lighthouse marks the entrance to Mobjack Bay. Authorized by Congress in 1801, this 55-foot-high sandstone ... More on HMDB