Continuing from yesterday’s post here, and thanks to Ginny’s question in her comment the same day, and also Linda's comment when she replied to her question saying, "It is named for the town of Snickersville, which is now Bluemont. That and Snickers Gap were named for a Mr. Snickers who operated a ferry, probably across the Shenandoah." Thank you ladies! I searched online to learn that the village of Snickersville was named after Captain Edward Snickers who ran a ferry across the nearby Shenandoah River in the 1760’s. 
It grew quickly, and in the 1840's a General Store opened for business to serve the local population and travelers. I am assuming the turnpike was also named after him. You can read the full history at this link.
It grew quickly, and in the 1840's a General Store opened for business to serve the local population and travelers. I am assuming the turnpike was also named after him. You can read the full history at this link. 
We passed several wineries. I have noticed more of them over the last few years, but wine has been produced in Virginia as early as the 17th century.
This was the only mural I saw that day.
Another view of the one above.
And then there are places such as the following.
All different styles of architecture.
I enjoyed looking at the pretty homes, including the old log cabins and think of how it must have been for them way back when. Such stories those old walls could tell.
I still have photos to share from our mini road trip. More next time!
Makes me wonder who lived in these tiny cabins. There may have been only one mural, but what a mural! And it looks freshly painted.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to know who lived there and what their life story was :) I thought the same thing about the mural.
DeleteThose houses are really beautiful. That red brick house is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, it is lovely :)
DeleteSo good to travel along this journey with you.
ReplyDeleteThe buildings looking good. Grapes growing always great to see.
I am happy you are enjoying it Margaret :) and I agree.
DeleteThe inhabitants of those homes look to have come from very different circumstances. I am enjoying this drive - thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Sue, and you are very welcome :)
DeleteI read the information in your link. I can now understand more of the historical importance of the road you travelled along. The buildings and barns are very well maintained. I would love to travel the area, view the famous Shenandoah River and, if possible, visit the vineyards.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed the information provided on those links Linda :) This area has a lot to offer, and besides the actuality of seeing its beauty with my own eyes, the rich history is always extremely interesting.
DeleteLove all the old buildings as well as the newer ones!
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Donna
Hi Donna, they are lovely aren’t they? Sending hugs :)
DeleteLove that mural. That town has homes from humble to elaborate. I wouldn't mind living in any of those big houses. I especially like the ones with the big front porches.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, I especially love the houses and those front porches :) and the mural.
DeleteBeautiful countryside!
ReplyDeleteIt is, very much so :)
DeleteYou should work as a real-estate photographer. These buildings are very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet compliment Roentare :)
DeleteThis looks like a beautiful ride (and the other post, too!) Thanks for taking us along. I love seeing the houses and a good ride is always fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Jeanie :) and you are very welcome.
Deletethe person who painted that flag on the barn is super talented, it looks like it is wavy in the breeze. I prefer the old log cabins but would want mine a little larger, maybe the size of both these together? the homes are just so very beautiful, all of them. the skies are SPECTACULAR. gorgeous photos today. I wonder if Mr Snickers laughed a lot. LOL
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is Sandra, it is a stunning mural. I would love to live in a log cabin, about the size you suggested. I don’t need anything too fancy just as long as the roof doesn’t leak :) Did Mr. Snickers laugh a lot? I don’t really know but you putting the thought in my head? Now that gave me a chuckle.
DeleteEnjoyed the photos
ReplyDeleteI am happy you enjoyed, thank you Christine :)
DeleteVery scenic drive you took. I love looking at the houses, farms, fields, and towns on a road trip. I love it when my wife drives so I can take photos. I have found that even the smallest towns have somebody famous or semi-famous that once lived there and I drive my wife crazy as I google town names and tell her about the personages of interest that I found.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile. Your wife is an angel. I am always in the passenger seat these days, and my angel always tells me to let him know if I see something I want to photograph, he will stop. It isn’t always possible - cars behind us and so on - but I always appreciate that. Also, I have gotten very good at taking photos as we are driving along. Most of them work out. It’s fun finding out more about these places isn’t it? I also go online as I look at the photos I want to share :)
DeleteI didn't know wine is produced in Virginia. Thought it came exclusively from California. Love those porches.
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, Virginia wines have an excellent reputation. One of these days we are going to check out one of these wineries :)
DeleteThe countryside looks so nice, and you may have only seen one mural but isn't it a lovely one.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It certainly was, thank you Jan and all the best to you too :)
DeleteI absolutely love the quaint buildings.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along.
Hugs and blessings, Denise
You are very welcome Veronica Lee and thank you :)
DeleteNice that in some parts of the world people show some individuality and everybody has a different style of house.
ReplyDeleteHi Red, it is indeed :)
DeleteThank you for taking us with you, Denise. It was fun seeing all the pretty houses and buildings.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Kay, I never get tired of looking at them :)
DeleteI live all the homes you showed and always imzginevhoe happy sndcprpud the peoplevwer eff thst built them. Just imagine how happy they were to build evenna sod house to have shelter from the weather. Something to block part of the cold.
ReplyDeleteI Rose :) very true! My husband's great grandparents started their married life in a sod hut, and then one built of railway ties. They like many more back then were resilient. Always impressed with those early pioneers, as I am with our farmers and homesteaders today.
DeleteI like that mural. Perhaps I can find it when I go that way.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do Linda, it’s beautiful!
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