Everything Keysville is known for
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a piece of Virginia history designed with a little help from Thomas Jefferson himself! This is the Charlotte County Courthouse. Construction started way back in 1821 and…
Ever wonder what a quintessential Virginia courthouse town looks like? You're looking at it! Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District revolves around its 1827 courthouse, the heart of the county's legal and civic life.…
Imagine being locked away right here, in this very spot, for the crime of owing money. This is the Debtors' Prison in Worsham, built way back in 1787. When Worsham was the county seat of Prince Edward County, this…
These walls have seen centuries of Hampden-Sydney men come and go. Venable Hall, one of the oldest dorms on campus, has been a fixture since the early 19th century. Built in stages between 1824 and 1830, Venable Hall…
Pull over for a minute, and I'll tell you about Hampden–Sydney College: a place that’s seen it all, from the birth of a nation to today's headlines. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney was the last college chartered…
You're looking at a piece of living history – Cushing Hall, the oldest four-story dorm still in use in the US! Back in the early 1820s, Hampden-Sydney College was growing. They needed more space for students, so they…
Right here, along the Staunton River, lies a silent testament to a thriving community that called this land home long before European settlers arrived. This is the Wade Archeological Site, the remains of a Saponi Native…
Imagine if a small band of defenders managed to hold off a much larger force, protecting a critical supply line for their entire army. That's what happened right here at Staunton River Bridge. In June of 1864, Union…
Built in 1731, Burke's Tavern has likely seen centuries of Virginia history unfold within its walls. This unassuming building was a working tavern and inn. In 1865, during the Civil War, Union Brigadier General Thomas…
Prepare to be surprised! Right here in Pamplin, Virginia, once stood the largest clay smoking pipe factory in the entire United States. Around 1879, the Pamplin Pipe Factory, also known as Merrill and Ford, began…