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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-03 02:31:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 2nd, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

What We Were and What we Have Become
When this house was occupied family, neighbors, and the community had to help each other to survive. The strip mall across the road shows us how far we have come. With all the modern conveniences and comforts life is not the struggle it once was. We no longer need the help of family, neighbors, and the community and seem content to focus on our own lives.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-03 02:23:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 2nd, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Orange County--A Typical Stretch of Rt. 522
When you turn left off of Rt. 20 onto Rt. 522 this is what you will see. A tree lined two lane road. While this section is going through a wood there is at least a single line of trees along both sides of the road with only a few breaks........

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-03 02:18:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 2nd, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Behind the Trees
When you pass a break in the trees this is what you will see....farms and fields.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-06-03 01:57:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 2nd, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
You Know when You're in Farm Country When.....
How often have you seen a tractor crossing sign. This is not the only one on this stretch of Rt. 522.


A Stroll Back in Time–Stafford

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
I serve on the Regional Board (R-Board) that oversees recycling and the regional landfills for the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. In the process of planning for new cells for a landfill remains of Civil War entrenchments and encampments, along with pre-Civil War sites, were discovered. Archeological work was done to document these sites and it was subsequently decided by the board to preserve them. Stafford County is now in the process of turning this area into a park.

I took a day to go on site and get down and dirty, in a literal sense, and assisted (we are the government and we are here to help) in the archeological survey. These photos were taken prior to putting my camera aside and picking up the trowel and shovel.
For the Sinews of War
During the Civil War this road carried troops, supply wagons, and artillery, for the Army of the Potomac. Ensuring the supply of food and equiment for over 100,000 men.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-05-30 16:34:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

History to be Discovered
At the time of the Civil War this photo would have documented a sea of tents as opposed to trees. It was the site of a Union Army winter encampment. The red flags mark "hits" after a sweep with a metal detector. Numerous items are about to be uncovered which would document camp life during the Civil War.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-05-30 16:29:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Remains of War
This is thought to be the impression of a blockhouse built during the Civil War. In this area are also located the remains of three earthen forts; which along with this blockhouse, were built to protect the Union Armies supply line.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-05-30 15:19:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

History Uncovered
A piece of history exposed to sunlight. A section of courduroy road (logs placed perpendicular to the direction of the road for a more firm base for travel) laid down by Union Soldiers almost 150 years ago.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-05-30 15:11:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Once a Road Well Traveled
If you look closely at the ground you can see the outlines of the Old Potomac Church Road. In its day it was used by area farmers, to support a sandstone quarry, and to supply Union troops who occupied the area during the Civil War

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-05-30 14:53:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • May 30th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

A Bridge No More
To the right is the remains of the stone bridge abutment where the Old Potomac Church Road crossed Accokeek Creek.



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