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Who was the High Bridge Watchman Uncle John?

By Guest BloggerPosted February 17, 2018
High Bridge Trail State Park acquires new Willis Vail image of bridge watchman known as Uncle John. This is the rest of the story, in honor of Black History Month.
Historical photo of "Uncle John" the Bridge Watchman on duty...from a photo by Willis W. Vail and taken 4 p.m. April 10, 1914. on what is now High Bridge Trail State Park, Va

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