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Title: A hand book of Virginia
Year: 1911 (1910s)
Authors: Virginia. Dept. of Agriculture and Immigration Koiner, George W. (George Wellington), 1852-1939
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Publisher: Richmond, Everett Waddey Co.
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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enery of Rockbridge is grand and picturesque, and the county containsseveral points of great interest to the traveler and pleasure-seeker, among whichthe most noted is the Natural Bridge, a natural rock arch 215 feet high and 100feet wide, spanning Cedar creek, a small mountain stream, ninety feet. It isfamous as being one of the greatest natural curiosities in the world, of whichMarshall said: It is one of Gods greatest miracles in stone. Other interestingpoints are Balcony Falls on the James, and Goshen Pass on North river. Timber is fairly abundant, of which the principal and most valuable speciesare oak, pine, poplar, walnut, hickory and chestnut. This county is unusuallywell watered by the James river through its southern border, North river in thecentral portion, and by their very numerous tributaries, streams and springs;excellent water power is afforded (some of which is utilized), and good suppliesof fish, especially of bass, are found. The most important manufactories of the
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203 county are iron furnaces and lime kilns. There are also numerous grain andsawmills. The climate is fine, being dry, healthful and invigorating, and water excellent.Churches are numerous; also educational advantages of a high order. Telephoneservice and mail facilities afford ample communication to all sections. This county is not only one of the largest, but ranks as among the most populousand flourishing in the State. It is developing in wealth and progressing in everyway. Population of county, census of 1910, 21,171. Lexington the county seat, is situated on North river, near the center of thecounty, surrounded by a beautiful and fertile country. It is a thriving, growingand beautiful little city of 3,203 inhabitants (census 1900). It has excellentrailroad facilities, being located on the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Valleydivision of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. It is lighted by electricity and hasan ample supply of perfectly pure spring water supplied from wooded water-shed

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