Rockbridge Baths, Virginia

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

• Brownsburg Historic District · 5.8 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…

• Goshen Land Company Bridge · 6.7 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…

• Virginia Military Institute Historic District · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving past hallowed ground: the Virginia Military Institute, where future leaders were forged in the fires of discipline and duty. Founded in 1839, VMI quickly became the South's premier military academy.…

• Barracks, Virginia Military Institute · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These aren't just dorms; they're the heart of the Virginia Military Institute. The Old Barracks have housed cadets since before the Civil War. Construction began in 1848, based on a design influenced by the architect…

• Washington and Lee University · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a quick history lesson! This is Washington and Lee University, and it’s got a story that intertwines with some pretty big names in American history. Originally founded as Augusta Academy in 1749, it…

• University Chapel · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Robert E. Lee, not on a battlefield, but designing a chapel. In 1867, after the Civil War, Lee became president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University. He requested the construction of this…

• Lexington Historic District (Lexington, Virginia) · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Welcome to the Lexington Historic District, where you can see history etched in stone. This area blossomed starting in 1823, showcasing architectural styles from Greek Revival to Queen Anne. Key buildings here include…

• Stonewall Jackson House · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here and you're standing where a legend lived. This is the Stonewall Jackson House, the only home Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ever owned. Jackson, a professor at the Virginia Military Institute,…

• Blandome · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Overlooking Lexington, Blandome reflects Virginia history through its occupants. Built around 1830, the hilltop home saw generations of privileged white families, some of whom enslaved people. Later, Blandome became…

• Cyrus McCormick Farm · 11.3 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.…

• Old Providence Stone Church · 11.3 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…

• Cedar Hill Church and Cemeteries · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute. This quiet spot holds the stories of Rockbridge County's African American community. After the Civil War, a congregation formed here, calling themselves Cedar Hill. In 1874, they built this…