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Blue Ridge Parkway - Milepost 0

1935

America's longest linear park, stretching 469 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains from Virginia to North Carolina.

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Everything Near Greenville

22 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Old Providence Stone Church · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the echoes of hymns carried on the wind – this is Old Providence Stone Church, a landmark whispering tales of faith and resilience. Back in 1743, early settlers established a log structure nearby, known as the…
Cyrus McCormick Farm · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to see where farming changed forever! This is the Cyrus McCormick Farm, the birthplace of modern agriculture in America. Cyrus Hall McCormick perfected his mechanical reaper right here in the 1830s and 1840s.…
Glebe Burying Ground · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand among these silent stones and you're standing in the heart of early Augusta County history. This is Glebe Burying Ground, where generations of settlers found their final resting place. The earliest marked grave…
Augusta County Training School · 10.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building represents a major step forward for education in Augusta County. Before 1938, African American students here attended smaller, often inadequate schools. The Augusta County Training School, later…
Brownsburg Historic District · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a bustling crossroads frozen in time – that's Brownsburg. Established in 1783, this little town in Rockbridge County was once a major hub of activity. Founded on land belonging to Robert Wardlaw and Samuel…
Western State Hospital (Staunton, Virginia) · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to be treated for mental illness in the 1800s? Western State Hospital, originally called Western State Lunatic Asylum, opened its doors in 1828. It was one of the first public mental…
Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're driving near hallowed ground – Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, the oldest Presbyterian congregation in the entire Shenandoah Valley. Back in the 1740s, Scotch-Irish settlers, hungry for religious freedom,…
Arista Hoge House · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Locals call that massive, ornate private residence 'Kalorama Castle,' and it has a story to tell. What you're looking at began as an Italianate style house. But in 1891, a dramatic Richardsonian Romanesque facade of…
Newtown Historic District (Staunton, Virginia) · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be charmed! You're about to enter the Newtown Historic District, a beautiful slice of Staunton history largely untouched by time. This residential area really blossomed between 1870 and 1920, during…
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library · 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where a President spent his first days? This unassuming spot in Staunton, Virginia, is where Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, was born. Born in 1856, Wilson wasn't just a president;…
Mt. Torry Furnace · 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built in 1804, Mt. Torry Furnace offers a glimpse into early American industry. This imposing stone structure was once a bustling center of iron production. The furnace, also known as Virginia Furnace, was constructed…
The Oaks (Staunton, Virginia) · 11.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a sec – this unassuming spot was once home to a guy who literally redrew the map of the Civil War. From 1868, this was the estate of Major Jedediah Hotchkiss, known as The Oaks. Hotchkiss wasn't just…

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Staunton Coca-Cola Bottling Works · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where the fizz in your Coca-Cola comes from? Well, maybe not literally *from*, but this spot in Staunton played a big part in bringing that iconic soda to the Shenandoah Valley. Built in 1927, this building…
Hanger Mill · 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second – this old mill tells a story of hard work and community. Hanger Mill, also known as Huff Mill, was built around 1860. It's a sturdy building, made of limestone and timber, where local…
Crompton-Shenandoah Plant · 15.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Before you, the Crompton-Shenandoah Plant stands as a silent monument to Waynesboro's textile boom. This massive complex was once the heart of the town's economy. Construction began in 1926, and for decades, the plant…
Pharsalia (Tyro, Virginia) · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built with the forced labor of enslaved people, Pharsalia plantation stands as a stark reminder of Virginia's complex past. Construction of the main house took place between 1814 and 1816. The house, originally a…
Swannanoa (mansion) · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look up! You're about to pass a millionaire's mountain-top palace, a Gilded Age marvel perched right on the edge of the Blue Ridge. This isn't just any old mansion. It's Swannanoa, an Italian Renaissance Revival villa…
Elk Hill (Nellysford, Virginia) · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the lives lived on this very land for over two and a half centuries. Elk Hill, near Nellysford, is one of the oldest farms still standing in Nelson County. This 173-acre property, bordered by the South Fork of…
Blue Ridge Tunnel · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to step back in time as you approach the Blue Ridge Tunnel, a true feat of 19th-century engineering. It was the longest tunnel in the United States when it was completed. In the 1850s, master engineer Claudius…
Blue Ridge Parkway - Milepost 0 · 17.0 mi · Historical Marker
America's longest linear park, stretching 469 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains from Virginia to North Carolina.
Goshen Land Company Bridge · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Marvel at this historic Pratt through truss bridge, a testament to 19th-century engineering and transportation! The Goshen Land Company Bridge, built in 1890 by the Groton Bridge Company, was a vital link across the…
Augusta Military Academy · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, where you're driving, stood a military academy that shaped generations of young men. Founded in 1865 by Confederate veteran Charles Summerville Roller, it started as the Augusta Male Academy. It became…

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