Mary's Tree and Rock

By Skeeter The Saint and I have left our Georgia Gardens for a bit of traveling this past year. One of those trips was way back in Spring to Fredericksburg, Virginia. We strolled along the sidewalks and I shared some of the Spring beauty of gardens I spotted along the way. As we strolled the streets gazing at the beauty, I spotted the Mary Washington House. Mary is mother of George Washington the first President of the United States. We did not tour the house on this day but plan to on another visit to Fredericksburg. During our stroll we came upon this Monument in honor of Mary.
I did not know that George Washington's mother lived in Fredericksburg until I spotted the house and monument. Learn something new every day for sure!
Near the Monument is this awesome Oak tree. As you can see it was just starting to show some green buds. Remember, this was spring so the tree was on track. I was drawn to the tree by its beauty and height. At the base of the tree we found this Plaque. For some reason, Blogger will not allow me to post the picture correctly. So if you are interested in what it says, then turn your head sideways and read on. Hum, wonder if Dell, Apple, etc have movable monitors? The tree was planted in honor of Mary and her Guardian Col. George Eskridge.
The Plaque states the tree was dedicated on April 29, 1937 so the tree is 62 years old.
As a garden lover, I am drawn to rocks as well as trees, plants and flowers. So naturally I had to see what this big boulder was all about which was located near the Oak Tree.
This Plaque near the boulders explain how Mary would Pray and Meditate for a safe return for her son and Country during the Revolutionary War.

I found this area with MARY'S TREE AND ROCK a peaceful spot, In the Garden...

Jefferson Davis Memorial

I have a lot of postings ready and Tina is being a kind soul and letting me post this entire week. She will take advantage of this little break to enjoy her family and not be on here as often. Thanks Tina...

Last week, I told you how we had visited the Trail of Tears park. That same day we went a few miles deeper into Christian County, Kentucky to see the Jefferson Davis Monument. (click on the underlined to see more on the monument)

As the marker states, Jefferson Davis was the only President of the Confederate States. Not many people know he was born in this KY town near the TN border. How ironic that 8 months after his birth, 100 miles away, Abraham Lincoln was born!



Does this monument look familiar? It should as it resembles the Washington monument in Washington, DC. The obelisk stands 351 feet tall and sits on a foundation of solid Kentucky Limestone. The walls are 7 feet thick at the base and taper to 2 feet thick where the points gather. Construction began in 1917.


The Washington monument is over 555 feet tall and is made from Marble, Granite and Sandstone and started construction in 1848.

An elevator takes you up to the top for some long distant views of the land below. A whopping $3.00 charge I believe! Can we say bargain? I wish it had been a totally clear day as you can see for miles away to include the state of Tennessee.

There is a huge farm that can be viewed from above.
I just love blue skies and the green color of land together. They just seem to suit each other.
Some of the fields were freshly plowed for winter crops. And what could that golden crop be? Hum, lets zoom in a bit...
Ah, I think I know that sight. I have seen this sight in many farms in Tennessee and Kentucky. Tobacco fields can be found all over the area that I call home. I grew up next to a Snuff Company so the fresh smell of tobacco is in my mind forever. Beats the smell of the Paper Mills down here in Georgia! giggle Lets zoom a bit more shall we...
The two types of tobacco grown in our area are Dark and Burly. My dad was not so sure this was Burly but rather a hybrid the farmers are toying with now.

I no longer smoke tobacco but I do enjoy the aromas to my nose when driving past a smoking barn during the fall months.

This was a nice little visit we had and if you are ever in the area, hop on over the border into Kentucky and check out the JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORIAL. It is worth a visit away from being In the Garden...