I wanted to mention and say a big thank you to all of those who follow me, old blogging friends and new blogging friends. It is very much appreciated, as are the comments you leave when you visit. I enjoy reading every one of them. I also want to add that I am continuously late in returning your visits, but I never forget your kindness and will be returning in kind hopefully sooner than later. It is another wonderful part of blogging to see what is going on in your part of the world.
I forgot to share these at the beginning of February. We were on the Snickersville Turnpike. There is a short history if you click on this link.
In part, it reads:
“Snickersville Turnpike has been a setting of great significance to our nation’s history. While still a land surveyor for Lord Fairfax, George Washington traveled this road over Snickers Gap and often spent the night along the Shenandoah River, where Edward Snickers kept an inn and operated a ferry.”
I couldn’t see the property that is guarded by the stone lions. I have mentioned before but whenever we come across these large gates, I often wonder who lives at the end of the long driveway. The properties are often hidden by either hills or trees. I found another photo of this gate entrance last year in May. If you would like to see previous drives along the Snickersville Turnpike, you can click on this link.
We passed a man on his own Sunday Drive. The closest I came to identifying this old car was a 1930 Ford Model A Station Wagon which you can see at this link. The website belongs to the St. Louis Car Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. In part it read, “Ford faced competition after the unrivaled success of the Model T and had to update and improve their next design to be more convenient for the driver and still efficient for production. Ford introduced the Ford Model A in late 1927 to be sold as the 1928 models.” and “He sold almost 5 million units in its span from 1927 to 1932.” Also, "2,848 Woody Wagons were built in 1930."
There are other forms of transport on this road.
The historical markers are always interesting.
Not too many photos today as we went for a shorter drive than we normally do.
I had no idea about this; you find the most interesting places!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, I love reading about these things after I have taken photographs of them :)
DeleteSo interesting! We never made it this far north, but we did explore Virginia's presidential homes and other historic sites. I miss the history of that part of the country.
ReplyDeleteYou saw a lot when you lived here Pamela :) Just by living here I learn something about Virginia's history every day. It's almost like osmosis.
DeleteThat truck looks great! Hope that you had a great drive.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful drive, thank you Angie :)
Deleteit was lovely to share your road tour dear Denise !
ReplyDeletei enjoyed peaking into old property which looks very nice and spread on huge part of land .
how nice George Washington travelled through this road :)
the station vegan is magnificent looking vehicle indeed and no doubt his maker sold as many units of it in few years .
many thanks again .
safe driving in future !
So glad you enjoyed baili :) and you are very welcome. Thank you my friend and I wish you the same.
DeleteI love that old looking car. So classic and special
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful car isn't it? :)
DeleteI would love to see what lies beyond those gates. That car is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteMy curiosity is always peaked by these places but I never see anyone coming through those gates :)
DeleteI love the name Snickersville! What an interesting road and it's always so good to have information readily to hand.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun name isn't it? Thank you jabblog :)
DeleteWhen I see people driving those old cars I always wonder when “junk” becomes “valuable antique” and I am staggered how much money people will spend restoring old cars.
ReplyDeleteIt's a passion David and have to say if we had the means, I would buy a Model T. Ford. I absolutely love those old cars. However, our priorities keep our feet on the ground :)
DeleteWhat a lovely drive, so many pretty scenes! Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, we thoroughly enjoy our drives along that route :) You take care and enjoy your Friday and the weekend ahead :)
DeleteLove that old car! Are you sure that is not where the Snickers bar originated from? I imagine it would have such a name!
ReplyDeleteIt's great isn't it?
DeleteI found this for you on line:
" . . . there is no connection to the candy bar. The Snickersville Turnpike got its name from Edward Snickers who ran an inn and a ferry used to cross the Shenandoah River along the route."
Found that information here:
https://maximizingluxurytravel.com/2021/09/03/snickersville-turnpike-the-rural-roads-of-loudoun-county-va/
Thanks for the question, I was 99% sure they weren't connected but I had long forgotten why I knew that. This was a good refresher.
What a delightful place and drive! I love saying the name, Snickersville. Have a wonderful day, Denise.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely a favorite :) and it's a fun name to say. Hope you had a wonderful day also Ellen and have a happy Friday!
Deleteit is hard to believe they were charging tolls that far back. wow! I wondered where the name snickersville came from and wondering it it had a lot laughing going on. Now I know it was a mans name.. and still wonder how it came to be. perhaps the first Snickers was a court jester? see how the Mad Mind Works?
ReplyDeleteI like how the Mad Mind Works :))) You always make me smile, thank you Sandra!
DeleteI'm not usually one to "get excited" about antique cars but that one is really a beauty:) Cool! Looks like a wonderful day out! Thanks for sharing it with us. Hope you are enjoying this beauty of week - hooray for spring!!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Jennifer and you are very welcome. I am having a lovely week, thanks for asking :) I hope you are too. Most definitely hooray for spring!
DeleteLike a scene from an old movie. Very nice 1930 Ford Model A Station Wagon. Have a great weekend Denise
ReplyDeleteSplendid and so glad you liked that old car. I know I did very much. Have a great weekend also Katerina :)
DeleteEnjoyed the photos
ReplyDeleteSo glad, thank you Christine :)
DeleteWhat a gorgeous day you had on the Snickersville Turnpike , Denise. The old woody Model A is a beauty as well. I had to show that to Grayden. This drive would be delightful and looks to be quiet. Thank you for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen :) it is a nice quiet drive during the times we go, for the most part. We can amble along but a car does come up behind us occasionally. We find a safe place to pull over to let them pass. And thankfully there aren't many.
DeleteOh my goodness, I've never seen one of those woody wagons before. It looks so interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you Google the address of where those gates are (or describe it), it would tell you who lives there.
Thank you Sandra, that is a great idea :) I will try that!
DeleteWhat an interesting read!
ReplyDeleteSnickersville is such a fun name.
And that vintage station wagon is a stunner.
I absolutely enjoyed this drive with you, Denise.
That’s wonderful! Thank you Veronica Lee :)
DeleteLove the Station Wagon they were so special. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty isn't it? Very special indeed! Thank you Diane and Cheers!
Deletei don't always visit, when i do i am in love with your entries!! when you visit me i am often slow to visit you...life gets in the way. chuck and i both have aging mothers, they require a lot of care and help. hershey, pa. has a car show every year, with a lot of model t's, it is fabulous, you would love it. i googled it for you and it is the first week in october each year.
ReplyDeletehttps://hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/
Hi Debbie :) I know how it goes my friend, I am always running behind in my getting to friends' blogs, but we all understand, life takes precedence. It's wonderful that you are there for your mothers. They must feel so blessed to have you and Chuck to love and take care of them. Thank you for going above and beyond in getting me the link to the car show. I would love to get to it some day.
DeleteI love the name "Snickersville Turnpike." Boy -- is that old station wagon ever wonderful! I'd love to see that one in person.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fleeting look as we both went in opposite directions. A beauty wasn't it?
DeleteThat old station wagon is fantastic. There are some very wealthy people in that county.
ReplyDeleteIt was and you're right by all the big entrances I have seen out that way.
DeleteGlad to be a blogging friend. I enjoy your visits too xx
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice of you to say Beverley. Thank you, I feel the same way :) xx
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