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Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
A Church Without A Congregation
The date above the door indicates this church was dedicated in 1908. While no longer in use the grounds around it are well kept. It is located on Rt. 522 between Orange and Culpeper.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 02:10:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Separate But Together
Catherine Rudasill and her husband (just off to the left) lay together but not in the church cemetery located on the other side of the church. Catherine lived a long life and died on her birthday. You don't see foot stones too often. Her husband's foot stone has been overtaken by the tree that now provides the shade for their graves.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 02:03:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

The Sentinel
Stafford--Behind the remains of this structure is a cemetery.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 01:52:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Of Simpler Times. Soon to be Lost
To avoid the congestion at the intersection of Rt. 17 and Rt. 1 I take a right turn off of Rt 17 down this small road into Falmouth. In its day, like Fredericksburg, it too was a port but was soon dwarfed by the city. Most of the homes and businesses in this section date back to the early 19th century. Unfortunately, the problems of this century, specifically traffic congestion, will result in the widening and reconfiguring of the Rt. 1 (which can be seen behind and above the white building at the end of the road) and Rt. 17 intersection which will have a significant impact on this area.


Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 01:45:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Falmouth--Behind the trees you can see the bridge which crosses over this stream. I have driven over this bridge hundreds of times over the years on my way home and never saw what was beneath it. Today I pulled over for a look. Off to the right on the other side of the stream is the remains of a foundation wall.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 01:36:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
The Bloody Angle
Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield. The rise in the ground behind the tree is what remains of the Confederate earthworks. The markers in the distance were erected in honor of some of the Union regiments that fought here.

"Around the Bloody Angle, the dead lay five deep, and bodies had to be moved from the trenches to make room for the living. The action around Spotsylvania shocked even the grizzled veterans of the two great armies. Said one officer, "I never expect to be fully believed when I tell what I saw of the horrors of Spotsylvania."

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 01:22:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Field of Fire
Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield--The tree line is probably within the range of canister fire roughly 600 yards. Canister is, as the name implies, a can filled with small lead balls turning the cannon into a large shotgun. Troops would have advanced across the field in double ranks, shoulder to shoulder, with a distance from the elbow to the finger tips between ranks. The result:

"The enemy fell like grass before the mower." "It seemed as if whole companies were wiped out of existence."

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-17 01:11:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 16th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

There be Strollers!
It's summer in the Burg. Every Tuesday afternoon the city hosts lunch in Hurkamp Park--Burgers, dogs, related munchies, and live entertainment. As can be seen this event has become the "hang-out" for the Mommy set. Strollers and toddlers as far as the eye can see.

Back to 22401—History, Nature, Mystery, Stories to be Written, and the Local Wild Life

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 13th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
“Each zip code has its own unique style, feel and character.”

Will Morrison

Back to the streets of F’burg for a glimpse behind the curtain of, “America’s Most Historic City,” to experience what once was and is. To highlight its unique character and characters…….




Fredericksburg's Morning Mecca
This is were you will find me most mornings. Sometimes conversing on the issues of the day or, more often then not, on the issues that have absolutely no relevance whats so ever to the issues of the day.

I took the photo to commemorate the new paint job and to document that the new awning has still not been installed. If you ever get a chance to visit allow Dan the owner to regale you with his spellbinding tale of the trials and tribulations of getting a new awning.


Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-13 16:09:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 13th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

The Urban Jungle
The entrance to the Old Moose Lodge on Winchester St. The building is almost covered in growth and the only thing holding it up is the growth and the stucco exterior. This building has been condemned and will be coming down in the near future. What will take its place is of a great interest to the neighborhood.


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