Maidens

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More than 100 years ago, when Native Americans were living on the site of what is now Goochland Couthouse, which is one mile from Maidens (Adventure), on the old stage route up the James River, a maiden lived with her father, a pioneer, learned that the Native Americans intended crossing the river, which at this point is very deep, and massacring a number of settlers on the other side. She determined to give them warning. She was alone at the time, her father having gone over the river to visit the settlers. Braving everything, she plunged into the muddy and deep water, and, after a hard struggle she reached the south side. Barefooted, she walked through briar and thistle to carry the tidings. She accomplished her mission and saved the lives of many brave men. Ever since then this spot has been called Maidens' Adventure

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