Hurricane Camille

Nelson County · dedicated 1972 · Rte. 29, near Woods Mill, at Nelson County Wayside

On 20 Aug. 1969, torrential rains, following remnants of Hurricane Camille, devastated this area. A rainfall in excess of 25 inches, largely within a five-hour period, swept away or buried many miles of roads, more than 100 bridges, and more than 900 buildings. 125 people died in Nelson County. The damage totalled more than $100,000,000, and Virginia was declared a disaster area.

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