A national treasure in the heart of Isle of Wight! 🌳☀️ Take in the scenic views and natural beauty of Historic Fort Boykin Park this spring—you won't be disappointed. 5 Interesting Facts About Fort Boykin: ✦ The Fort was instrumental in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. It is a well-preserved example of Civil War military architecture. ✦ The Black Walnut tree at Fort Boykin is believed to be the second largest in Virginia and is over 200 years old. ✦ The Fort was named

This is the Isle of Wight County Confederate Monument, erected in 1905 at the county courthouse complex in Isle of Wight, Virginia. I shared this video "live" on Monuments Across Dixie on April 17, 2021 shortly before it was removed/relocated on the outskirts of the county. This memorial honors the "Confederate Dead" and was dedicated on May 30, 1905. Sadly this beautiful war memorial was removed against the will of the people following the George Floyd issue that took place far away in a northe