Indian and Settler Conflict
historic site
- Inscription
- On 18 Dec. 1742, the first known clash between Indians and colonial settlers in Rockbridge County took place near the mouth of the Maury River. Iroquois en route south from Pennsylvania encountered pioneers led by Capt. John McDowell. Although accounts di
- 4.7 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 16.7 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Terrapin Mountain Overlook · 6 mi
- Thunder Ridge Overlook · 7 mi
- Arnold Valley Overlook · 7 mi
- House Mountain Overlook · 8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 18:55 | 19:30 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:04 | 20:43 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 18:42 | 19:16 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 16:22 | 17:03 |
Local time (America/New_York).
37.63234, -79.43961
Elevation 222 m (modelled from terrain)