Augusta County / Highland County
N 38° 18.683 W 079° 23.058
17S E 641256 N 4241599
An older historical marker located beside U.S. Route 250, near the parking area and overlook of the Confederate Breastworks historic site, on the border of Augusta and Highland Counties, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM8GNW
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2010
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AUGUSTA COUNTY: Formed in 1738 from Orange and named for Augusta, Princess of Wales and mother of George III. Originally it included a large part of the Middle West. President Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton.
HIGHLAND COUNTY: Formed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The Battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
This historical marker was placed in 1929 by the Virginia Conservation and Development Commission. From the large weld and missing letters along the bottom edge of the sign, it appears that it was damaged and has been recently repaired and repainted.
Marker Number: Z-110
Marker Title: Augusta County / Highland County
Marker Location: On the northern edge of U.S. Route 250, approximately 100 feet west of the Fort Edward Johnson (WMZDA) historical marker.
County or Independent City: Head Waters, Highland County / West Augusta, Augusta County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation & Development Commission
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