by Paul | May 31, 2025 | Walks On Main, Virginia
In 1928, Alberta was officially designated as an incorporated town. During that period, it was characterized by a vibrant array of hotels, boarding houses, and various enterprises catering to railroad workers and their support staff. The community was equipped with...
by Paul | May 31, 2025 | Virginia, Walks On Main
Boydton, Virginia, founded in 1812, is steeped in history as the county seat of Mecklenburg County. Once a lively center for trade, its historic district features antebellum and Victorian architecture. The Boyd Tavern, a 1790 inn, was a colonial travel stop and...
by Paul | Apr 6, 2025 | Virginia, Walks On Main
McKenney, Virginia, is a small yet charming town in Dinwiddie County, part of the Richmond metropolitan area. Established in the late 19th century as a railway town, McKenney owes its origins to the expansion of the railroads that crisscrossed the rural South. The...
by Paul | Mar 22, 2025 | Virginia, Unites States, Walks On Main
Take the last train to Clarksville, but no one will meet you at the station because there isn’t one! Clarksville, Virginia, established in the early 19th century, has a rich history tied to its strategic location on the banks of Kerr Lake, also known as Buggs Island...
by Paul | Mar 21, 2025 | Virginia, Unites States, Walks On Main
Clifton Forge, Virginia* A small town nestled in the Alleghany Highlands, it has a rich history rooted in railroads and industry. Founded in the 19th century, Clifton Forge flourished with the growth of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) and later became a...
