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  2. History of Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

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    The history of Richmond, Virginia, as a modern city, dates to the early 17th century, and is crucial to the development of the colony of Virginia, the American Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. After Reconstruction, Richmond's location at the falls of the James River helped it develop a diversified economy and become a land transportation hub.

  3. Belle Isle (Richmond, Virginia) - Wikipedia

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    Belle Isle (Richmond, Virginia) / 37.52916; -77.45254. Belle Isle is a54-acre (22 ha) island in the city of Richmond, Virginia on the James River, and is part of the James River Park System. It is accessible to pedestrian and bicycle traffic via a suspension footbridge that runs under the Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge from the northern shore or ...

  4. Six Rivers National Forest - Wikipedia

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    The Six Rivers National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the northwestern corner of California. It was established on June 3rd, 1947 by U.S. President Harry S. Truman from portions of Klamath, Siskiyou and Trinity National Forests. Its over one million acres (4,000 km 2) of land contain a variety of ecosystems and 137,000 acres (550 ...

  5. Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical ...

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    Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park is a United States national historical park located in Richmond, California, near San Francisco.The park preserves and interprets the legacy of the United States home front during World War II, including the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards, the Victory ship SS Red Oak Victory, a tank factory, housing developments and other facilities ...

  6. Overland Campaign - Wikipedia

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    The Overland Campaign, also known as Grant's Overland Campaign and the Wilderness Campaign, was a series of battles fought in Virginia during May and June 1864, towards the end of the American Civil War. Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, general-in-chief of all Union armies, directed the actions of the Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. Gen ...

  7. Easby Abbey - Wikipedia

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    Easby Abbey, or the Abbey of St Agatha, is a ruined Premonstratensian abbey on the eastern bank of the River Swale on the outskirts of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The site is privately owned but maintained by English Heritage and can be reached by a riverside walk from Richmond Castle. Within the precinct ...

  8. Texas Beach Skate Park - Wikipedia

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    Texas Beach Skate Park, also known as Treasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIY skatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in the Texas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States . Under ongoing construction and expansion by a group of local-area skateboarders and ...

  9. National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond ...

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    210 Hospital St. 37°33′11″N 77°25′50″W. /  37.553056°N 77.430556°W  / 37.553056; -77.430556  ( The Almshouse) 4. American Tobacco Company, South Richmond Complex Historic District. American Tobacco Company, South Richmond Complex Historic District. August 15, 2016. ( #16000536) 400-800 Jefferson Davis Highway.