The Link Farm Covered Bridge was built in 1912 and spans Sinking Creek. It has a 50 foot span and…read moreis one of the few remaining bridges in the Newport area. It is very easy to access, right off Route 460 and only a couple of miles from the Interstate. No excuses. The bridge is on private property but is open to the public. Of course, it is not open to vehicular traffic but you can absolutely walk across this beautiful red bridge and look at the sheet metal roof. [Review 19583 overall - 1420 in Virginia - 554 of 2023.]

A beautiful bridge that I literally stumbled upon. I was driving by when I saw a street sign that…read moresaid "Covered Bridge Lane". There was a wide space to park, it appeared, and a green gate across the road. I did not stay long as I was traveling home, and it was unclear whether it was ok to approach the bridge.

Sinking Creek Bridge is a 70-foot-long red wooden bridge with a tin roof, built in 1916. It is on…read morepublic land and is accessible to the public. Hard to reach, but accessible. It is a single bow-arched Burr truss spanning the creek and supported on stone abutments. The bridge has weatherboarded walls and a gable roof carried on numerous interior cross-braced rafters. Of course, it is closed to vehicular traffic but there is a park around the area and so you can stop by and walk across. Do it. [Review 19581 overall - 1419 in Virginia - 552 of 2023.]

Sinking Creek Covered Bridge is one of two bridges over Sinking Creek in Newport, VA. Some have…read morereferred to this as Clover Hollow Covered Bridge, but that name is incorrect as verified by BridgeHunter.com and Virginia's Department of Transportation. Sinking Creek Covered Bridge was built in 1916 using a modified version of the Howe Truss technique invented by William Howe in 1840, which became widely used as a building method in the mid to late 1800's. The bridge is one of only six remaining historic covered bridges in Virginia. I've actually had the pleasure to visit two other Virginia bridges: Meem's Bottom & Humpback which are two of my favorite covered bridges in the United States, Humpback being unique for its arched design. The bridge has a 70 foot span and its approach (the raised area leading to the bridge) is paved with memorial bricks displaying the names of contributors. The lawn around the bridge was nicely manicured and included a picnic table and sitting bench near the opening of the bridge. The chosen color of the bridge is a lovely barn red. The creek itself has an interesting story as just a few miles downstream it tends to disappear underground if water flow is low... like during our visit. A strange and unusual natural phenomenon that gives the creek its name. ENJOY!!! STATS LOCATION: over Sinking Creek on Old Clover Hollow Rd in Giles County STATUS: Active, but closed to vehicular traffic HISTORY: bypassed in 1949, then closed to traffic 1964. Renovated in 2000, damaged during tropical storm Gaston in 2004. 2020 / 33

Located at the center of town at the main intersection, this historical marker recalls the first…read moreduel to use rifles. It's been 200 years and it was recently re-enacted here, https://roanoke.com/news/historic-duel-to-be-re-enacted-in-christiansburg/article_e69bc076-63bc-5c4f-ba35-837678223df3.html. Though no one seems to know why the two men felt compelled to duel. It reads, "In this town occurred the duel between Thomas Lewis and John McHenry in May, 1808. This was the first duel with rifles known to have taken place in Virginia. It resulted in the death of both men. Dr. John Floyd, later Governor of Virginia and member of Congress, was the attending surgeon. This affair contributed to the passage in January, 1810, of the Barbour Bill outlawing dueling in Virginia." Kentucky, which until 1795, was part of Virginia until it was split to become the 15th State, still contains a phrase in the oath of office that all elected officials must swear that they have not fought in a duel or acted as a second in one. [Review 13821 overall, 1142 of 2020, number 1255 in Virginia.]

This marker is located on the south bank of the Roanoke River at Franklin Road. It recalls the…read moreearly Colonial days before the American Revolution. It reads, "The Great Wagon Road from Philadelphia to the backcountry of the Carolinas crossed the Roanoke River here at Tosh's Ford, named for Thomas Tosh, in the eighteenth century. Nearby stood Daniel Evans's mill, another landmark on the road. A group of Moravians, among the many thousands of settlers who passed this way, crossed the ford at dawn on 2 Nov. 1783 en route from Bethlehem, Pa., to Bethabara, N.C. One wrote in his diary of the ford's "slippery stones" and reported that "a quarter of a mile beyond we came to Even's mill." Mill Mountain is named for Evans's mill." Looking at the journey on Google Maps, it's 511 miles. I-81 largely follows the former Great Wagon Road from Allentown through Harrisburg, Hagerstown and Roanoke. On the interstate at 60+ mph, that's an eight hour drive. On a dirt road on a wagon? These folks *really* wanted a new life! The marker was placed in 1997 and is in good condition. [Review 13790 overall, 1111 of 2020, number 1224 in Virginia.]

Located in a beautifully designed red brick modern building at 612 S Jefferson Street in Roanoke,…read moreVirginia, this Social Security office is right next to the Roanoke Public Library (Downtown Roanoke Branch) and in front of the Historic Patrick Henry Apartment Building, Its exterior landscaping is also an example of simple yet beautiful design. A red brick outdoor floor provides the base for an amazing bronze eagle sculpture in the center, surrounded by green areas and iron benches going around it, providing a resting area and an opportunity of enjoying the view. The inside design consists of an elegant entrance with lots of woodworks and simply.but lovely ceiling lamps. Behind a large wooden Security Desk, their are Security Officers who greet you when you arrive and always ask you a battery of questions and explain how to check-in, before they let you in to the offices area of the first floor where most business is done there. This Government office offers a range of programs including retirement, disability, survivor, and supplemental security income benefits. And other services such as issuing replacement Social Security cards. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. Make sure you bring your Social Security number with you if you have one, as well as a government photo ID. When you enter the first floor offices waiting area, you first have to sign in on one of two computer machines where you type the answers to several questions and these machine generate your appointment ticket with a special number code which you have to have to take a seat and wait until it's called together with the window number where you should go to once called over the speaker. All the employees there are very courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and very helpful. As long as you bring the organized appropriate documentation, you will be able to finish in a reasonable time period.

Wonderfully surprised with how in depth and formal the appointment was…read more Employee knew his stuff and had everything straightened out very quickly. I was utterly impressed. Thank you.

This is the vintage Dr Pepper clock. It's on the side of the road. We are driving down the…read moreexpressway and saw it. Took a few pictures and put it on here for everyone else to see. I don't really know the details, but Dr Pepper must have something to do with the city because they have a few different Dr Pepper things.

Lovely little park with a beautiful statue of Mary Draper & several story boards posted which share…read moreher harrowing story. What a strong & brave woman. There are many native plants growing there it's a peaceful place to visit & meander while learning about Ms. Ingles.

I do love this library and always have. It has been a huge part of our community and Roanoke county…read morehas tried to listen to concerns and comments along the way. One comment I want to reintroduce is opening back up on Sundays. Real shame to stay closed since Covid.

I don't agree with any kind of negative review of South County Library. To the "avid reader in…read moreparticular; no public libraries ime (including more than a few in the DC Metro areas) stock significant numbers of new books....the flow of the most current titles is often affected by demand both within and without the public library space in general. The staff here are generally very helpful. The reference staff are resourceful and have assisted me plenty in aquiring obscure titles via intra-library loans, and call me promptly by phone when an ordered title is received. The place is always clean and neat looking both inside and out. The building design and layout is uniquely attractive and the floorplan is spacious and efficient; the views of the surrounding areas are calming. There's a very nice quiet room upstairs, with a faux fireplace and comfortable seating. The book-drop slots and window-service drive-through are convenient. I've been to more than a few libraries. South County can hold its own with any public library anywhere. Of course that's my opinion, so check it out in-person and see for yourself.