Cruisers and History (1 Viewer)
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Here's my first.
In front of the last standing beehive brick kiln used to make bricks for the Lorton Virgina Workhouse / Prison and many buildings in DC and NoVa. It was built in the very early 1900s. See link for more history.
www.atlasobscura.com
In front of the last standing beehive brick kiln used to make bricks for the Lorton Virgina Workhouse / Prison and many buildings in DC and NoVa. It was built in the very early 1900s. See link for more history.
Beehive Brick Kiln
The last of nine massive kilns that produced many of the red bricks for buildings in Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia in the early 20th century.
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Cruisers and History - Iwo Jima Memorial
Let us never forget those that have sacrificed their lives.
Let us never forget those that have sacrificed their lives.
Killer concept.
Is this thread for others to contribute to as well, or your personal journeys?
I’m good with it either way, but figured
I’d ask.
Is this thread for others to contribute to as well, or your personal journeys?
I’m good with it either way, but figured
I’d ask.
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Absolutely for everyone!
I LOVE this idea, and have lots of great places and things to ad when I get my rig sorted for long trips. History of different places is often what makes those places cool enough to travel to, and my cruiser will take me off the beaten path to share lesser known historical places. I can't wait!
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In front of the Brentsville jailhouse today. A good stop for a haunted story for October. Even Ghost Hunters have been here. There were 13 executions at the gallows behind the jail and at least one documented murder of a prisoner in the jail who supposedly still haunts the jailhouse. And that is the biggest Horse Apple tree I've ever seen in front of the jailhouse.
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Happy Halloween!
Ghosts of The Brentsville Jail | Hauntedstories.net
Brentsville, Virginia is a little village in Prince William County just south of Manassas. Both its courthouse and jail were built in 1822 and as such have a sordid past. The haunting at the jail is well documented but its origin is a bit clouded. We try to bring light to who, or what is...
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076-0021 Brentsville Courthouse and Jail
The Brentsville Courthouse is the fourth courthouse to serve Prince William County. It was built in 1820-22, along with the adjacent jail, following the decision to move the county seat […]
www.dhr.virginia.gov
Happy Halloween!
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Great idea....ill be sure join the party, once my rig is drivable 
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Stopped by the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and saw the Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg Civil War Battlefield, and the Innis House in Fredericksburg, VA last weekend. I also filled up on non-ethanol fuel while down there.
Pretty interesting history there. The Battle of Fredericksburg is apparently known as one of the bloodiest and most one sided battles of the American Civil War.
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en.m.wikipedia.org
Also, took a pic in front of the Innis House where the Innis family was smart enough to abandon the house before the battle where it ended up riddled with bullets and the 2nd floor used by Confederate sharpshooters.
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Pretty interesting history there. The Battle of Fredericksburg is apparently known as one of the bloodiest and most one sided battles of the American Civil War.
Battle of Fredericksburg - Wikipedia
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - Wikipedia
Also, took a pic in front of the Innis House where the Innis family was smart enough to abandon the house before the battle where it ended up riddled with bullets and the 2nd floor used by Confederate sharpshooters.
Innis House
A home that witnessed Civil War combat on the Sunken Road has the battle scars to prove it.
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In front of the the United States Capitol yesterday. Regardless of the current ridiculous political atmosphere this is a magnificent building. When working there I've been between the two layers that make up the dome and have been out on the top. Fabulous view of Washington from there. I brought my junior mechanic with me.
www.aoc.gov
History of the U.S. Capitol Building | Architect of the Capitol
The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The U.S. Capitol that we see in Washington, D.C., today is the result of several major periods of construction. View the timeline and learn more.
