|
|
|
Advertise ![]() Copyright © 2008 - 2012 by Andrew J. Morris A generation which ignores history has no past -- and no future. Robert Heinlein |
History of Bowling Green, (Caroline County) VirginiaOur database does not include an historic photo for Bowling Green, (Caroline County) Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Short Biography of Daniel C. De jarnette Daniel C. De jarnette, representative, was born near Bowling Green, Va., in 1822. He was a farmer; a representative in the Virginia legislature several years; was elected as an anti-administration Democrat a representative in the 36th congress, serving 1859-61, and was re-elected to the 37th congress, but joined the secessionists and represented Virginia in the 1st and 2d Confederate congresses, 1862-65. He died at White Sulphur Springs, Va., Aug. 22, 1881. |
Virginia Facts: Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: BOWLING GREEN, a post-village, capital of Caroline county, Virginia, on the road from Richmond to Fredericksburg, 45 miles N. from the former, is situated in a fertile and healthy region. It contained 2 churches, 3 stores, 2 mills, and about 300 inhabitants. Bowling Green is situated 69 meters above sea level. |