Blades Corner, Virginia
Blades Corner (also known as Blaydes Corner) is an unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Blades Corner is located near the Ta River. During the American Revolution, troops led by the Marquis de Lafayette used Blades Corner as a marching location.[1] A small tornado touched down near Blades Corner in February 1998 and destroyed several barns and outbuildings but did not cause significant property damage.[2] Blades Corner is a popular location for bicycling, being located near several trails.[3] The Berkeley community building is located here.[4]
References[]
- ^ Maass, John (2015). The Road to Yorktown: Jefferson, Lafayette and the British Invasion of Virginia. Arcadia Publishing. p. 166. ISBN 1625849214.
- ^ Hinson, Stuart, ed. (February 1998). "Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena". Storm Data. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. 40 (2): 170. ISSN 0039-1972.
- ^ Norback, Craig; Norback, Peter (1979). The New American Guide to Athletics, Sports & Recreation. New American Library. p. 170. ISBN 0453003729.
- ^ "Polling Stations". The Free Lance-Star. November 1, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
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Coordinates: 38°07′20″N 77°36′58″W / 38.12222°N 77.61611°W
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