Lawson

Places of Interest

Fort Boykin

Park

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Fort Boykin is a historic site in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, located along the James River. The history of the site is believed to date back to 1623 when colonists were ordered to build a fort to protect them from attacking Native Americans or Spanish marauders. Fort Boykin is situated 1½ miles north of Lawson.

Isle of Wight County Museum

Museum

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The Isle of Wight County Museum is located in Smithfield, Virginia. Isle of Wight County Museum is situated 2 miles south of Lawson.

Ivy Hill Cemetery

Cemetery

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Ivy Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery and national historic district located at Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was established in 1886, and is a privately owned cemetery.

Places in the Area

Smithfield

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Smithfield is a historic town in Virginia, northwest to Carrollton. It is home to a bed and breakfast visited by George Washington. It is also the place where Virginia hams originated.

Smithfield Historic District

Neighborhood

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Smithfield Historic District is a national historic district located at Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It encompasses 289 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in the historic downtown and surrounding residential areas of Smithfield. Smithfield Historic District is situated 2 miles south of Lawson.

Battery Park

Hamlet

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Battery Park is an unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. Battery Park is located near the confluence of the Pagan River into the James River, 3.3 miles east-northeast of Smithfield. Battery Park is situated 3½ miles east of Lawson.

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