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Historic Sites Sister Caroline

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    12018 Lee Hwy
    Sperryville, VA 22740
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    Sperryville
    Locality
    Rappahannock
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Born a slave, "Sister" Caroline Terry lived most of her life in Rappahannock County. Her owner bought several buildings in town including the Sperryville Hotel (now Hopkins Ordinary), which housed many famous generals during the war. Over the war years, when thousands of soldiers from both sides camped here, she managed to collect many war relics and stories. Trails sign is located at the footbridge.

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Last Updated: 07/19/2011

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  • Schoolhouse Nine
    Schoolhouse Nine
    12018 Lee Hwy
    Sperryville, VA 22740
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  • Flourish Root
    Flourish Root
    12018A Lee Highway
    Sperryville, VA 22740
    0 MI
  • Headmasters Pub
    Headmasters Pub
    12018 Lee Hwy
    Sperryville, VA 22740
    0 MI
  • Cottage Curator
    Cottage Curator
    12018A Lee Highway
    Sperryville, VA 22740
    0.08 MI
  • Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast
    Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast
    47 Main Street
    Sperryville, VA 22740
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