Virginia to get 11 new historical highway markers, 5 in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) has approved 11 new historical highway markers, including five in Central Virginia.

The markers will educate the public on people, places and events throughout Virginia’s history in Hanover, James City, Fauquier, Lancaster, Louisa and Northumberand counties, as well as Alexandria, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach, according to a release from DHR.

The Virginia Board of Historic Resources approved the markers at its Sept. 17 meeting in Orange County…

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