Little Bits of History Along U.S. Roadways

State Historical Road Markers dot U.S. Roadways and offers us little bits of history. I will share these bits of history and attempt to go deeper into the fascinating history of our nation.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Kemper's Grave

Orange County, VA Marker No. F-17 Marker Text: A mile south is the grave of James Lawson Kemper, who led his brigade of Virginia troop...

James L. Kemper Residence

Madison County, VA Marker No. JE-3 Marker Text: This Greek Revival-style house was built about 1852 for state senator Thomas N. Welch....

Monday, July 1, 2013

Gettysburg Campaign

Adams County, PA Marker Text: The Battle of Gettysburg began here the morning of July 1, 1863, when Union cavalry scouts under Gen. Bufor...

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Gettysburg Campaign

Adams County, PA Marker Text: Crossing South Mountain from Chambersburg, Gen. Hill's Corps of Lee's army assembled here on June 2...

Confederate Conference

Franklin County, PA Marker Text: On June 26, 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee and staff entered this square. After conferring with Gen. A.P. Hill...

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Gettysburg Campaign

Franklin County, PA Marker Text: Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. ...

Cavalry Battles

Loudoun County, VA Marker No. B-22 Marker Text: In June 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through gaps in the...

Friday, June 28, 2013

Gettysburg Campaign

Loudoun County, VA Marker No. B-32 Marker Text: In June 1863, as Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Blue Rid...

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Gettysburg Campaign

Rappahannock County, VA Marker No. J-25 Marker Text: Ewell's Corps of Lee's army passed here going north, June 11-12, 1863;...

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Capt. John "Jack" Jouett, Jr.

Bath County, KY Marker Number 1528 Marker Text: This famous Revolutionary War hero, who rode 40 miles to warn Jefferson, Patrick Henry...

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About This Blog's Author

Little Bits of History: I am a Presbyterian Minister in Front Royal, VA, I serve two small congregations in Hardy County, WV. My interest in local history began during early childhood vacations to many historical sites. I grew up in Pennsylvania. I have enjoyed taking photos of the places I visit. I have lived in several states. Each placed I lived sparked an interest in the local history of the region. In my late 20's I bought a 35mm camera and when I could afford the film I was out taking photos. I have probably over 8000 photos or negatives of a wide variety of subjects. With the advent of my personal computer and digital photographs my interest and habit of taking photo increased. My digital collection is now three times of my film collection in a third of the time. I find digging into the historical details of the markers I photograph quite interesting and the reason I started this blog. Please share your thoughts, interests or additional knowledge through the comments on each post. If you are on Facebook, please share with your friends using the links at the bottom of each post.

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