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Three Chimneys

July 27, 2009March 23, 2010 by Jesús

James Wood built Three Chimneys about 1750 on a land grant from the King of England.  Tradition holds that it was used as a tavern and that the present rear (east) façade was originally the front, which faced the Rockfish River and the old road. Three Chimneys possesses a high degree of exterior and interior … Read more

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Nellysford

July 17, 2009August 3, 2009 by Jesús

Nellysford is the largest community in the Rockfish Valley. Legend has it that a woman named Nelly drowned while trying to ford a stream nearby, hence the name Nellysford. [gmap width=”330px” zoom=”17″ display_photos=’true’ ]

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