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Fort Harrison

Fort Harrison, later renamed Fort Burnham, was an important component of the Confederate defenses of Richmond during the American Civil War. Named after Lieutenant William Harrison, a Confederate engineer, it was the largest in the series of fortifications that extended from New Market Road to the James River that also included Forts Brady, Hoke, Johnson, Gregg, and Gilmer. These earthworks were designed to protect the strategically important Chaffin's Bluff on the James. On September 29, 1864, 2,500 Union soldiers from Major General Benjamin Butler's Army of the James overran Major Richard Cornelius Taylor's 200-man Confederate garrison and captured the fort in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. Brigadier General Hiram Burnham, a native of Maine and a brigade commander in XVIII Corps, was killed in the assault, and the Union-held fort was renamed Fort Burnham in his honor. Although the attacks of September 29 had succeeded in capturing only Fort Harrison, General Robert E. Lee saw the potential threat to Richmond and ordered a counterattack on September 30. The attack failed, but Brigadier General George J. Stannard lost an arm while resisting Lee's assault. This failure forced the Confederates to realign their defenses farther west. Fort Burnham remained in Union hands until the end of the war. In 1930, members of the Richmond Parks Corporation, a local preservation society, constructed a log cabin on the site to serve as their headquarters. Today, this building serves as the Fort Harrison visitor center, part of Richmond National Battlefield Park. On September 22, 2014, park staff at Richmond National Battlefield Park discovered an artillery shell within the moat of a Confederate fortification known as Fort Gilmer in the park's Fort Harrison battlefield unit. Although it did not explode, the shell was a twelve pound explosive round, possibly used by Confederates at Fort Gilmer as one of several improvised hand grenades rolled down the side of the fort against Union soldiers from the 7th United States Colored Troops. Gallery Citations Bibliography Hannings, Bud (2006). Forts of the United States: An Historical Dictionary, 16th through 19th Centuries. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-1796-4.
Fort Harrison National Cemetery

Fort Harrison National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located seven miles (11 km) south of the city of Richmond, in Henrico County, Virginia. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, It encompasses 1.5 acres (0.61 ha), and as of the end of 2005, had 1,570 interments. The cemetery was established in 1866. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. History Established after the American Civil War as a place to reinter the Union dead from the various battlefield sites around the area, including from the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. The majority of interments at the cemetery are unknown, and also includes four Confederate prisoners of war that were held at the Fort during the time it was held by the Union. Notable interments Private George A. Buchanan (1842–1864 †), Medal of Honor recipient for action at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm during the Civil War. References External links National Cemetery Administration Fort Harrison National Cemetery Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) No. VA-24, "Fort Harrison National Cemetery, 8620 Varina Road, Richmond, Independent City, VA" U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fort Harrison National Cemetery Fort Harrison National Cemetery at Find a Grave
Cimetière national de fort Harrison

Le cimetière national de fort Harrison est un cimetière national des États-Unis situé à 7 milles (11,3 km) au sud de la ville de Richmond, dans le comté de Henrico, en Virginie. Administré par le département des États-Unis des affaires des anciens combattants, il s'étend sur 1,5 acres (0,6 ha), et à la fin de 2005 contenait 1 570 inhumations. Le cimetière est créé en 1866. Il est inscrit sur le Registre national des lieux historiques en 199. Histoire Créé après la guerre de Sécession comme un lieu de ré-inhumation des morts de l'Union des divers sites de bataille dans la région, y compris de la bataille de Chaffin's Farm. La majorité des inhumations dans le cimetière sont inconnues, et comprend également quatre prisonniers de guerre confédérés qui ont été détenus dans le fort pendant le temps qu'il a été tenu par l'Union. Inhumations notables Soldat George A. Buchanan (1842-1864), récipiendaire de la médaille d'honneur pour son action lors de la bataille de Chaffin's Farm pendant la guerre de Sécession. Références Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Administration des cimetières Nationaux Cimetière national de fort Harrison Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) No. VA-24, "Fort Harrison National Cemetery, 8620 Varina Road, Richmond, Independent City, VA" Cimetière national de fort Harrison sur Find a Grave Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de la mort Portail des forces armées des États-Unis Portail de la Virginie
Fort Williams (Virginia)

Fort Williams was a timber and earthwork fortification constructed in Alexandria, Virginia as part of the defenses of Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War. History Fort Williams was named for Thomas Williams who was killed at Baton Rouge on August 5, 1862. Built in the weeks following the Union defeat at Bull Run, Fort Williams was situated on north of Hunting Creek and Cameron Run, (which feeds into it), near Vaucluse. From its position on Quaker Lane, one of the points west of Alexandria, the fort overlooked the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, the Little River Turnpike, and the western approaches to the city of Alexandria which is the largest settlement in Union-occupied Northern Virginia. Built by the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment, Fort Williams had a perimeter of 250 yards, and space for 13 guns. The Fort is now located in the backyard of a property in the Seminary Ridge neighborhood. Portions are also included in a 7.80 acres (31,600 m2) Alexandria, Virginia city park, at 501 Fort Williams Parkway. A small cemetery with the gravesites of several Union soldiers was located in the woods off the southeast corner of Seminary Road and Fort Williams Parkway. The graves were not well known and were desecrated when homes were built on that plot in the mid-1980s. Among those stationed at the fort during the war was George Tryon Harding, father of Warren G. Harding, who spent time there in 1864. References External links U.S. National Park Service Historic Resource Study of the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C. Fort Williams Park Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine - City of Alexandria
Francis C. Hammond Middle School

Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia, is located at 4646 Seminary Road in the west end of the city. Opened as a four-year high school in 1956, it was named after Alexandria native Francis Hammond (1931–1953), a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War. History In 1971, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) changed to a 6-2-2-2 system, and reassigned its three high schools from four-year to two-year campuses. The newest and most geographically central, T.C. Williams, took all of the city's juniors and seniors, while Hammond and George Washington split the freshmen and sophomores. Prior to the consolidation, the city was approximately one-fifth black, but Hammond High School's student body in the spring of 1971 was nearly all white. Both Hammond and George Washington became junior high schools in 1979, with grades 7-9, and middle schools in 1993, with grades 6-8. In 2009, Morton Sherman, superintendent for ACPS, introduced a new plan for the school system's two middle schools, to have numerous schools inside one building. This was designed to allow students to have a more personalized education in smaller schools. Hammond had three schools (e.g., FCH 1, FCH2, FCH3), while George Washington Middle School had two schools (e.g. GW1, GW2). Starting in the 2014–15 school year the schools were unified again, with students either attending Francis C. Hammond or George Washington. Demographics As of June 2024, the 1413 students at Francis C. Hammond are 33% Black or African American, 43% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Asian, 2% Multi-racial, <1% Native American, and <1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Notable alumni Jack Fisk, production designer and director, Class of 1964 Angus King, Senator from Maine, Class of 1962 David Lynch, filmmaker, Class of 1964 References External links Official website "Alexandria City School Board Votes on New Future for Middle Schools Archived February 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Francis C. Hammond High School Alumni Association
Franklin County High School (Rocky Mount, Virginia)

Franklin County High School(FCHS) is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Approximately 1900 students attend Franklin County High School, which was founded in 1950. Since its founding, Franklin County High School, commonly known as FCHS, has grown to the largest school in the state west of Richmond. As of the 2023–24 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,899 students and 188.22 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 10.09. Today The school covers twenty five acres and participates in 21 Varsity level sports. The principal of FCHS is Reyhan Deskins. The campus of Franklin County High School contains eight classroom buildings, three gymnasiums, two cafeterias and an alternative education building. It also includes a 400 m track, and a 6,000-seat football stadium. The swim team practices at the local YMCA. Franklin County High School hosts foreign exchange students (in 2007 this included students from France, Norway and Germany). The senior class of 2013 received $3.9 million in scholarships, including a Naval Academy appointment worth $450,000 and scholarships from "Ferrum College (over $1 million), Emory and Henry ($350,000) and Roanoke College ($300,000)" among other colleges. Special Opportunities/Programs/Offers Roanoke Valley Governor's School Roanoke Valley Governor's School(RVGS) A magnet school for a select number of students who applied and have exemplary academic records. Franklin County High School(FCHS) is part of the Roanoke Valley district which RVGS pulls students from. Eagle Tech Originally located on West campus(2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years). Eagle Tech is a set of courses that follow a Project-Based Learning(PBL) based learning approach. Currently located in the Tech A building near the Ramsey building and straight across from it. Notable alumni Todd Bodine, NASCAR veteran. Virgil Goode, former U.S. Congressman. Josh Grisetti, Broadway, television and film actor. (attended but did not graduate) Ron Hodges, former Major League Baseball player Dwaine Board, former National Football League player and defensive line coach Tarell Basham, NFL and UFL outside linebacker Nick Robertson, MLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays Lewis Preston (basketball), Former Division I Basketball coach [1]. References
Franklin High School (Virginia)

Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Virginia. It is a co-educational school serving grades 7-12. Franklin High School is a member of the Tri-Rivers District, Class A athletic conference. Franklin High School is part of the Franklin City Public Schools District. History In 1990, the school was one of 15 high schools nationally to be honored by the White House for its efforts to reduce or eliminate teen tobacco and drug usage. As part of the honor, FHS principal, Sam Jones, went to the White House to meet the president. Up until 2003, the school's senior class had a tradition of writing goodbye messages and college information on a barn across from FHS. The "Senior Wall" came down, with the assistance of FHS alumni, in December 2003. Athletics Franklin High School is a member of the Tri-Rivers District, Class A athletic conference. The following sports are offered: State championships In the year 2004, the school's varsity football team won the state championship over J.I. Burton High School. In 2008 the Broncos won their second State Championship in four years against Clintwood 28-20. in total franklin high has 6 state champions as a school in football, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics started in the 1980s References External links Official website
Franklin Municipal–John Beverly Rose Airport

Franklin Municipal–John Beverly Rose Airport, also known as Franklin Municipal Airport or John Beverly Rose Field (IATA: FKN, ICAO: KFKN, FAA LID: FKN) is a public airport in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. The airport is owned by the City of Franklin and is located at 32470 John Beverly Rose Drive, two nautical miles (4 km) northeast of the city's central business district. Facilities and aircraft Franklin Municipal Airport covers an area of 313 acres (127 ha) at an elevation of 41 feet (12 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 9/27 with a 4,977 x 100 ft (1,517 x 30 m) asphalt surface. Two former runways, 14/32 and 4/22, are in no longer used and marked with yellow X's. For the 12-month period ending March 31, 2007, the airport had 5,012 aircraft operations, an average of 13 per day: 70% general aviation, 30% military and <1% air taxi. At that time there were 25 aircraft based at this airport: 84% single-engine, 12% multi-engine and 4% ultralight. References External links Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for FKN AirNav airport information for KFKN ASN accident history for FKN FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures FAA Terminal Procedures for FKN, effective July 9, 2026
Aeroportul Municipal Franklin-John Beverly Rose

Aeroportul Municipal Franklin-John Beverly Rose (IATA: FKN, ICAO: KFKN, FAA LID: FKN) este un aeroport din Virginia, Statele Unite ale Americii ce deservește zona Franklin. Aeroportul a fost tranzitat în 2019 de 8 pasageri. A fost numit după zona deservită. Situat la o altitudine de 12 m, aeroportul dispune de 1 pistă. Infrastructură Piste Aeroportul dispune de o singură pistă. Pista 09/27 are suprafața de asfalt și dimensiunile 4.976 picioare × 100 picioare. Terminale Note Vezi și
Frying Pan Meetinghouse

The Frying Pan Meetinghouse (also known as Frying Pan Old School Baptist Church (1832) or Frying Pan Spring Meeting House) is a historic church building within Frying Pan Farm Park in Floris, Virginia. It was built in 1791 as a church building. In 1984 the last remaining trustee deeded the building to the Fairfax County Park Authority to preserve and maintain the property. The building and cemetery were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. See also Floris Historic District, nearby, NRHP-listed, containing Frying Pan Farm Park References
Liberty Arena

Liberty Arena is a 4,000-seat arena in Lynchburg, Virginia on the campus of Liberty University. Construction began in the fall of 2018 and was completed in 2020, with a ceremonial opening held on November 23 of that year. The arena is home to the Liberty Flames and Lady Flames men's and women's basketball teams, the Lady Flames volleyball team, and other events for which attendance is not expected to exceed 4,000. Liberty Arena is adjacent to the Flames and Lady Flames' previous home, the Vines Center, with a tunnel connecting the two venues. "The Furnace" will continue to host Flames and Lady Flames games and events where attendance is expected to exceed 4,000. The first scheduled event was the Lady Flames' 76–53 win over Norfolk State on December 1, 2020. Two days later, the men's basketball team made its debut, defeating Saint Francis (PA) 78–62. The arena had originally been scheduled to open for Lady Flames volleyball in August 2020; however, after COVID-19 caused most NCAA teams, including Liberty, to move the women's volleyball season from its normal fall schedule to spring 2021 (with the NCAA moving its championship event to the spring), the volleyball opening was moved to January 22, 2021, against VCU. See also List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas References External links Official website
Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium

Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium, nicknamed "The Pfitz", is a stadium in the Coles Magisterial District of Prince William County, Virginia. It is primarily used for baseball, and was the home field of the Potomac Nationals before they relocated to Fredericksburg in 2020. Built in 1984, the stadium is near the McCoart Government Center, the offices of the Prince William County Service Authority, and the Sean Connaughton Community Plaza. It seats 6,000 people. Layout The fences at Pfitzner Stadium are 315 feet down the lines and 400 feet to straight-away center field. There is an electronic scoreboard in left-center field capable of displaying images as well as some video. The dugouts at the stadium are unusual in that they are located at field level, and prior to 2018 there was no fence or rail separating them from the field. However, as part of renovations completed following the 2017 season, netting was added in front of both the home and visiting dugouts. History 2011–2012 improvements After the 2011 season, the field was redone to upgrade it to MLB specifications, as the previous field failed to meet those standards. This was done due to moving a series because of unsafe conditions. 2012 fire A one-alarm fire caused by an inside gas leak destroyed the facility's business offices on June 29, 2012. There were no fatalities or injuries. Other parts of the stadium, including the concession stands one level below the offices, were not damaged. The fire put the Nationals' mascot Uncle Slam out of action for the remainder of the Carolina League season. Naming history The stadium was originally known as Davis Ford Park before being renamed Prince William County Stadium in 1986 and then G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in 1996. On May 3, 2018, the Potomac Nationals announced that as part of a sponsorship deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union, the stadium would be renamed Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium. The naming rights deal also included the stadium's field tarp and bullpen picnic area. Potomac Nationals occupation Departure of the Potomac Nationals The Potomac Nationals, playing at Pfitzner Stadium since 1984, began seeking a better ballpark at least as early as 1998, with various proposals made in 2000, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, and 2016. In December 2016 reports emerged of a possible new Potomac Nationals stadium. Two County Supervisors said that team owner Art Silber told them Minor League Baseball is requiring the team to be out of Pfitzner Stadium by the end of the 2018 season. In June 2018, Potomac Nationals owner Art Silber announced that he had signed a letter of intent to build a new stadium in Fredericksburg, Virginia that would open in April 2020, though the deal actually calls for the facility to be ready for public events by April 1, 2021. The Potomac Nationals played their last regular season game at Pfitzner Stadium on August 29, 2019. References External links Ballpark History | Potomac Nationals Pfitzner Stadium G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium Views – Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues
G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area

G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area, one of the richest botanical areas of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, is a 4,000-acre (16 km2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located primarily in Fauquier County, Virginia, with small encroachments into both Warren and Clarke Counties. Description G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area comprises two separate parcels, rising in a series of steep stages to the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which the area's northwestern boundary closely follows. Its northern parcel is adjacent to Sky Meadows State Park. The Appalachian Trail crosses through its boundaries along the crest of the Blue Ridge, and the WMA contains several side trails that provide access to the area. Elevations on the property range from 700 to 2,200 feet (210 to 670 m) above sea level. A number of streams and unusual spring seeps contained within, as are several outcroppings of rock. Ten-acre (4.0 ha) Lake Thompson is also found on the property. Flora The area is renowned for an extensive stand of white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) that blooms each spring. Covering an area of approximately two square miles, this stand of trilliums is reputed to be the largest plant community of its kind in Virginia and perhaps anywhere else in the United States. Other species blooming in these rich woods in early May include showy orchis (Galearis spectabilis), bear corn (Conopholis americana), and yellow lady slippers (Cypripedium parviflorum). In the seepage swamps grow several species that are usually associated with more northern regions or higher elevations of the Appalachians, such as Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense). The WMA covers several different habitats, including second-growth deciduous forest, open grassy clearings, and cool seepage swamps at the headwaters of mountain streams. Most of the forests found on the land are hardwoods, but there is some open land at the bottom and near the top of one tract. The remains of formerly cultivated fruit trees may still be seen at the lower portion of the area. Public access G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The area is open to the public for hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, and primitive camping. Lake Thompson is annually stocked with trout; populations of other sportfish were negatively impacted by unplanned lake drainage events in 2008 and 2010. Access for persons 17 years of age or older requires a valid hunting or fishing permit, a current Virginia boat registration, or a WMA access permit. See also List of Virginia Wildlife Management Areas References External links Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries: G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area
Galileo Magnet High School

Galileo Magnet High School, opened in September 2002, is a public high school located in Danville, Virginia. The school was originally funded by an 8 million dollar grant to the Danville Public School System. By working directly with organizations such as the Langley Research Center and Virginia Tech, Galileo offers a technology-based curriculum, with three strands of study for students to choose from. A thematic-based curriculum is provided in Advanced Communications and Networking Technology, Air and Space Technology, and Biotechnology. U.S. News & World Report ranked the school the 45th best in the state in 2020. Galileo is an International Baccalaureate world school. Athletics Galileo features seven offerings from the VHSL including varsity soccer, cross country, scholastic bowl, indoor, outdoor track, swim and dive, and theatre in the Dogwood District. Galileo has won three overall team state championships in VHSL Class 1 with scholastic bowl in 2018, boys cross country in 2021, and girls cross country in 2023. In addition, Galileo athletes in track have won eight relays and thirteen individual events at the state championships along with an individual state championship in girls cross country. References External links Galileo Magnet High School Website Galileo Magnet High School Official Handbook (2011–2012) Archived December 9, 2024, at the Wayback Machine