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2008 

LEASE PURCHASE OR PURCHASE: Do not miss this beautiful 2 story Colonial Style home located in Governor’s Land subdivision in James City County, Williamsburg, Virginia, Located near Colonial Williamsburg, College of William and Mary, New Town, High Street, the new hospital, Outlet shopping, Route ...
06/21/2008
A Place in American History: Richmond Virginia Richmond Virginia is well known for being the capital of the Confederate states during the Civil War. It has many historic sites well worth a visit. At the end of the Civil War, Richmond Virginia was burned. This disaster ruined many of the governmen...
06/21/2008
Living American History in New Kent County: Life on the Coastal Plane of Virginia New Kent County is located in the Virginia Coastal Plain 15 miles from Richmond and 45 miles from Newport News. New Kent is 212 square miles and the Chickahominy, Pamunkey and York rivers run through it. New Kent is...
06/21/2008
The City of Williamsburg is located between James City and York Counties on the Virginia Peninsula, in the Hampton Roads area. It is serviced by I-64, as well as the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, located approximately 20 minutes away. Williamsburg was founded as the capital of ...
06/21/2008
James City County's capital is Williamsburg, which was once the capital of the English colony Virginia. The county is a thriving place today, offering attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, and Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. The county is comprised of smaller towns ...
06/21/2008
In Colonial Virginia, wine was a staple. The House of Burgesses, passed an Acte governing vineyards in 1619. The Twelfth Acte stated that each settler was obligated to plant at least 10 vines for the purpose of making wine on his land. The colonial settlers could not transport all of the wine and...
06/21/2008
In Virginia, Isle of Wight, York and Surry counties all share some unique characteristics. Each one of these counties represents a different piece of early American history and continues to grow as a part of our nation’s future. They also share the influence of the James River, York River and a h...
06/21/2008
mCruising the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia from the Peninsula where Gloucester begins northward to Mathews, Gwynn's Island, Deltaville, Urbanna and Kilmarnock is scenic and filled with solitude. Enjoy the peaceful marshes, quiet rural and plantation lifestyles along the shoreline, and abundant wild...
06/21/2008
(GlawStoor) Gloucester, Virginia was once a Colonial port town and fishing village . Gloucester was also a refuge from city life for Colonial Burgesses who visited Gloucester for a their summer retreat. Rosewell plantation was once a stunning a country estate in Gloucester, sitting on the banks o...
06/21/2008
Williamsburg and James City County are premier locations for boating and fishing enthusiasts to live and visit in Virginia. The James River is just a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Marinas near the James River are a wonderful, restful berth for boaters and o...
06/21/2008
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My blogs reflect my observations on life, real estate and my own state of the union (Elaine's world). I write my entries as a way to express myself and all the positive and negative aspects of real estate. I also use it to promote my listings and maybe even your enjoyment in reading it.