Everything Rockbridge Baths is known for
16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine a bustling crossroads frozen in time – that's Brownsburg. Established in 1783, this little town in Rockbridge County was once a major hub of activity. Founded on land belonging to Robert Wardlaw and Samuel…
Marvel at this historic Pratt through truss bridge, a testament to 19th-century engineering and transportation! The Goshen Land Company Bridge, built in 1890 by the Groton Bridge Company, was a vital link across the…
You're driving past hallowed ground: the Virginia Military Institute, where future leaders were forged in the fires of discipline and duty. Founded in 1839, VMI quickly became the South's premier military academy.…
These aren't just dorms; they're the heart of the Virginia Military Institute. The Old Barracks have housed cadets since before the Civil War. Construction began in 1848, based on a design influenced by the architect…
Pull over here for a quick history lesson! This is Washington and Lee University, and it’s got a story that intertwines with some pretty big names in American history. Originally founded as Augusta Academy in 1749, it…
Imagine Robert E. Lee, not on a battlefield, but designing a chapel. In 1867, after the Civil War, Lee became president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University. He requested the construction of this…
Welcome to the Lexington Historic District, where you can see history etched in stone. This area blossomed starting in 1823, showcasing architectural styles from Greek Revival to Queen Anne. Key buildings here include…
Stand here and you're standing where a legend lived. This is the Stonewall Jackson House, the only home Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ever owned. Jackson, a professor at the Virginia Military Institute,…
Overlooking Lexington, Blandome reflects Virginia history through its occupants. Built around 1830, the hilltop home saw generations of privileged white families, some of whom enslaved people. Later, Blandome became…
Get ready to see where farming changed forever! This is the Cyrus McCormick Farm, the birthplace of modern agriculture in America. Cyrus Hall McCormick perfected his mechanical reaper right here in the 1830s and 1840s.…
Imagine the echoes of hymns carried on the wind – this is Old Providence Stone Church, a landmark whispering tales of faith and resilience. Back in 1743, early settlers established a log structure nearby, known as the…
Pull over here for a minute. This quiet spot holds the stories of Rockbridge County's African American community. After the Civil War, a congregation formed here, calling themselves Cedar Hill. In 1874, they built this…
Imagine the clang of hammers and the roar of a furnace – this unassuming spot was once a vital iron production center in early America. Buffalo Forge, established in the early 1800s, played a key role in supplying iron…
Imagine the clang of hammers and the roar of fire – this unassuming spot was once the heart of Longdale Furnace, a bustling iron-producing community. In 1827, the Longdale Iron Company established its furnace here,…
Imagine learning in this very spot, in a one-room log schoolhouse built almost two centuries ago. It offers a fascinating glimpse into early education in Rockbridge County. The Hamilton Schoolhouse was built in 1823.…
Stand among these silent stones and you're standing in the heart of early Augusta County history. This is Glebe Burying Ground, where generations of settlers found their final resting place. The earliest marked grave…