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In 1716 Alexander Spotswood, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1710-1722, led an expedition westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Spotswood took with him a group of about 50 gentlemen and several servants, Indians, and rangers. They crossed over the Blue Ridge by way of Swift Run Gap into the Shenandoah Valley and claimed the land for King George I.
To commemorate the event, Governor Spotswood gave each of his companions a small golden horseshoe, inscribed ''Sic juvat transcendere montes'' (Thus, let him swear to cross the mountains).
And they are remembered as ''Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.''
The golden horseshoe tradition continues today to spur the study of West Virginia State history, geography, industry, and natural resources. West Virginia students achieving the highest scores in their county on a test prepared by the West Virginia Department of Education are each presented with a golden horseshoe.
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What does the word purple mountain majesty refer to in the star spangled banner?
You have the wrong song! Some mountain ranges look purple from a distance. The blue ridge mountains look blue from a distance.
What year were your Wilson Sam Snead blue ridge?
Wilson Blue Ridge can be found in the early 1940s, and the Wilson company had a history of attaching the names of famous golfers to their woods and irons; I find Sam Snead's name on Wilson irons as far back as 1942, in fact. But the earliest I can find Sam Snead's name as part of the Wilson Blue Ridge is 1964-1965. Magazine ads of that era spoke of the "Sam Snead Wilson Blue Ridge"-- a set which contained 2 woods and 5 irons. It does not seem that the name got changed to "Wilson Sam Snead Blue Ridge" till the early 1970s, but it was not official-- many newspaper ads still placed Snead's name at the beginning, rather than in the middle.
Who discovered the blue moon?
Blue moon is a hypothetical thing. A group of scientists commissioned by National Geographic and a television company collaborated to come up with the blue moon.
What is a purple potato?
A purple potato is a kind of potato that has purple skin and or flesh (sometimes called blue) with varieties being Purple Peruvian, Davis Purple, Eureka Purple, Fenton Blue, Purple Mountain, Blue Tomcat etc.They turn purple cause of the plants chemicals.A purple potato is a kind of potato that has purple skin and or flesh (sometimes called blue) with varieties being Purple Peruvian, Davis Purple, Eureka Purple, Fenton Blue, Purple Mountain, Blue Tomcat etc.
Who are the Jamestown pirates?
A group of pirates who sailed the ocean blue in 192 BC and plundered Africa for African American goods.
What are the Blue Ridge Mountain's products?
you can find it in the blue ridge moutains
When was My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy created?
My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy was created on 1969-09-29.
What mountain can you see 10 states?
Blue Ridge mountain
The blue ridge mountains are part of what mountain range?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains.
How tall is the blue ridge mountains?
how tall is blue mountain
What are the products of the blue ridge mountain?
The products of the Blue Ridge Mountains are lumber,apples,berries,and livestock.
When was the blue ridge mountain formed?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.
What mountain system are part of the blue ridge mountain?
Appalachian
What chain of mountains includes the Blue Ridge Mountains?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range.
What products are sold at the Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store?
The Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store sells high-end outdoor equipment. The Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store carries top brands of gear, clothing and footwear as it supports the outdoor industry.
Is the blue ridge mountains part of the allegheny mountain system?
Yes, the Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Allegheny Mountain system. The Blue Ridge is a subsection of the larger Appalachian Mountain range, which includes the Allegheny Mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains are known for their scenic beauty and biodiversity, forming a distinct geographical and ecological region within the broader Allegheny system.
What is mountain that starts with B?
· Blue Ridge Mountains
