Natural Bridge State Park
Category: Historic
Tags: natural bridge, limestone arch, state park, Thomas Jefferson, national historic landmark, Cedar Creek, Rockbridge County, hiking
Description
Natural Bridge is a 215-foot-tall limestone arch carved by Cedar Creek and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, who purchased it from King George III in 1774. A National Historic Landmark and Virginia state park, it features a walking trail beneath the towering span, the Monacan Indian Living History exhibit, and a seasonal Drama of Creation light show.
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