The Miller-Kite House, Elkton, Virginia
Elkton, Virginia - stopover first night, total miles walked and cycled - 9.69 miles.
Elkton History (Wikipedia) Conrad's Store was a general store built by George Conrad in 1785. The Elkton area was first identified by the store during the United States Civil War. In 1816 through 1866, the United States Post Office was located in Conrad's Store. Another important building in the town's history is the Jennings House. Built in 1840 by Dr. Samuel B. Jennings, the house was transformed into a hospital during the Civil War. In the present day, Jennings House has been converted yet again to house the local government. The town Christmas tree can be found across the street from the house. Located on Rockingham Street, the Miller-Kite House was the headquarters of General Stonewall Jackson at the start of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign during the Civil War. Now the house is a town landmark and museum, housing many items from the war and some of Jackson's personal belongings. In one of the second-story windows a cardboard cutout of the General watches the street. Many visitors report stories of ghosts or unusual behavior while in the house.
Elkton, Virginia - stopover first night, total miles walked and cycled - 9.69 miles.Elkton History (Wikipedia) Conrad's Store was a general store built by George Conrad in 1785. The Elkton area was first identified by the store during the United States Civil War. In 1816 through 1866, the United States Post Office was located in Conrad's Store. Another important building in the town's history is the Jennings House. Built in 1840 by Dr. Samuel B. Jennings, the house was transformed into a hospital during the Civil War. In the present day, Jennings House has been converted yet again to house the local government. The town Christmas tree can be found across the street from the house. Located on Rockingham Street, the Miller-Kite House was the headquarters of General Stonewall Jackson at the start of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign during the Civil War. Now the house is a town landmark and museum, housing many items from the war and some of Jackson's personal belongings. In one of the second-story windows a cardboard cutout of the General watches the street. Many visitors report stories of ghosts or unusual behavior while in the house.
Massanutten Peak - Massunutten, Virginia
The highest peak in the Massanutten Range which is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia between the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains. I can see the peak from my house, in fact, you can see the peak from most of Rockingham Co., but just starting on my journey this morning it is the first landmark that I am passing. There is a 4-Season resort atop the peak, from skiing, tubing, and snowboarding in the winter to golfing in the summer and a year-round water park.
The highest peak in the Massanutten Range which is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia between the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains. I can see the peak from my house, in fact, you can see the peak from most of Rockingham Co., but just starting on my journey this morning it is the first landmark that I am passing. There is a 4-Season resort atop the peak, from skiing, tubing, and snowboarding in the winter to golfing in the summer and a year-round water park.
