The White Rocks of the Cumberland at Ewing, Virginia
N 36° 38.031 W 083° 26.586
17S E 281565 N 4057035
A landmark used by early settlers traveling West along the Wilderness Road to Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM9M3C
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2010
Views: 2
The Rock cliffs know as the White Rocks of the Cumberland were a landmark to early settlers traveling along the Wilderness Road to Kentucky. Parking is avalable in a pull-over near Virginia State Historical marker number K 7 (White Rocks) at these coordinates with a good view of the cliffs.
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Road of Trail Name: Wilderness Road/Daniel Boone Trail
State: Virginia
County: Lee
Historical Significance:
Historic landmark used by early settlers traveling West to Kentucky.
Years in use: Still in use.
How you discovered it:
Early American History.
Website Explination:
http://www.danielboonetrail.com/photos.php?id=63
Why?:
Emigrents migrating West.
Directions:
Ewing, Virginia.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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