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Blue Ridge Heritage Project Monument - Rockingham County

A stone chimney with a brass plaque.
Blue Ridge Heritage Project

Quick Facts

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

The Blue Ridge Heritage Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build monuments to honor the people who were displaced by the creation of Shenandoah National Park. Eight counties from which mountain residents were relocated have monuments: Madison, Page, Rockingham, Greene, Rappahannock, Albemarle, Warren, and Augusta. Most of the monument sites include exhibits about the families. We invite you to visit these gateway communities and the beautiful monuments and learn about the people who sacrificed their homes for the establishment of Shenandoah. You can also learn more about this story at Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51).

The Rockingham County Blue Ridge Heritage Project Monument is located at Elkton Area Community Center, 20593 Blue and Gold Dr., Elkton, VA 22827.

The Rockingham monument is on the right side of the Community Center building next to the parking lot. Restrooms are available in the Community Center when it is open.

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Last updated: June 26, 2024