A mini-road trip into the Virginia countryside brought us to Waterford. It was originally settled by a man named Amos Janney in 1733, a Quaker from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. You can find out more at their homepage here. My photos were taken several years ago.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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This is a wonderful cabin, bigger than most of it's kind I think. The name makes me think of Waterford Crystal.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on the name Waterford Ginny :) I also had the same thought but must have forgotten to research it. You made me think again and I found this at the link on my post. It said in part, "One of the most enterprising citizens, an Irish Shoemaker by the name of Thomas Moore had emigrated to this country from or near Waterford in Ireland. And he very patriotically named the rising city for the place of his birth..." and also, "Waterford, Ireland, though, did have a substantial Quaker community."
DeleteIt also added, "Although, Thomas Moore is generally credited with naming the village of Waterford after his hometown in Ireland, this is unsubstantiated. It is at least as likely that the village was named for the critical ford which crossed Catoctin Creek at the present location of the Mill bridge. The ford would have been an important feature as the village expanded over the terrace area adjoining Janney's Mill."
DeleteI always enjoy your road trips. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad EC, thank you :)
DeleteLovely to see these photos.
ReplyDeleteThe church looks well kept.
Take care.
Thank you Margaret, and you take care too :)
DeleteQuaint old houses. We have a Waterford close by but not as picturesque just another suburb.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, I wonder if your Waterford was named by one of the immigrants that settled there like our Waterford?
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ReplyDeleteThank you Rue :) xo
DeleteInteresting buildings. Hope all is well there, we are back in lockdown!! Stay safe Diane
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Diane, you stay safe also :)
DeleteI am a huge fan of log cabins and this two-story one is really a cool one and I've never seen one exactly like it. I always wanted to live in a log cabin not the great big fancy ones that cost $1,000,000 and have 5,000 square feet ft² but just a regular real log cabin
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, I am also a fan of log cabins but like you would be happy with a small one :)
DeleteLooks like an interesting town with lots of history to explore!
ReplyDeleteYes, I would like to go back sometime.
DeleteVirginia is so historic and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does have a lot of history Gigi :)
DeleteI love the photos you took in Waterford. It looks charming for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha, so glad :)
DeleteNice photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteHi Denise,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful old place with so much history that's for sure
Youi all stay safe and well.
John
Thank you John, so glad you liked the look of it. You stay safe and well also :)
DeleteWaterford is such a charming village. Your photos are as well. I would love to visit there again.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen, I am very happy you enjoyed them. I would like to visit again also, it has been far too long since I took these photos :)
DeleteThat really looks like a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay, it is time for us to return :)
DeleteA beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThank you William :)
Deletelove the old building made of logs
ReplyDeleteMe too, thanks Carol :)
DeleteThank you for the links to the history section with information about Waterford in Virginia. I found this very interesting because I have Waterford Crystal from Ireland. Our daughter went to Waterford, Ireland last year and stayed in her good friend's home there, visited the crystal works and brought back more crystal ornaments. Waterford in Virginia is continuing the original creativity with the October Fair. I enjoyed seeing the different crafts brought together there. The online virtual articles they've organised are great! The historic buildings you photographed on your road trip are atmospheric. All the best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Linda :) I have a few pieces too and how lovely for your daughter-in-law to visit. I would have loved that! Glad you enjoyed and thank you so much, I wish you the same :)
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