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By Paul Smith and Laura Ruby Rappahannock.News Staff Writers
Less than a week after earning a coveted designation for years of work in preserving historic and natural resources, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership celebrated its accomplishment with a whistle-stop tour through the region.
Traveling from the Gettysburg Historic Train Station in Adams County, Pa. through Maryland and Fauquier County before heading on to Monticello in Charlottesville, the Oct. 21 tour stopped six times along the way to thank supporters and urge travelers to take advantage of all that the area has to offer.
“Our region holds more history and heritage than anywhere else in the country. We’re here today to celebrate becoming the 99th scenic byway in the country,” said Cate Magennis Wyatt, JTHGP president, referring to the Oct. 16 designation granted to the 180-mile long JTHG thoroughfare by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
The JTHG is a four-state partnership from Gettysburg to Monticello that brings businesses, developers, preservationists, heritage sites, residents and elected officials together to celebrate the impressive history made along Old Carolina Road, which is comprised of U.S. 15, Route 231, Route 20, and Route 53.
“This represents years of dedication to sustaining the unique cultural, historic and natural resources. We have a lot of people to thank.” Wyatt said.
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