by Whitney Law | Apr 13, 2020 | Middlesex History
An Article Written By Donald Robert (Rob) Warner for the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Magazine. Rob Warner’s home on the Piankatank River is about 6 miles upstream of Mottrom’s Mount. Connecting the dots: John Mattrom & Middlesex County. ...
by Whitney Law | Apr 7, 2020 | Churches, Culture/Life, Middlesex History
Antioch Baptist Church, in Saluda’s Historic District, is the oldest documented African-American church in Middlesex County. It was founded in 1866 by colored members of Clark’s Neck Baptist Church, now Saluda Baptist. The Reverend John Pollard, the pastor of Clark’s...
by Whitney Law | Apr 7, 2020 | Buildings & Homes, Business & Industries, Culture/Life, Middlesex History, Urbanna History
Growing up in Urbanna, Virginia in the early 30s was a happening time with many things to do, including watching a film at the Rappanna Theatre located on the Main Street of the town (now known as Old Virginia Street). Looking at the street today, this building would...