Ladysmith, Virginia

Ladysmith is an unincorporated community in Caroline County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is located along US 1 and SR 639 (former SR 229), northwest of Ruther Glen and 1 mile (1.6 km) west of I-95 exit 110. The community contains attractions such as the Pendleton Golf Club, which is addressed as being in Ruther Glen.^[1]

History

A post office called Ladysmith has been in operation since 1928.^[2] The community was named after Ladysmith, in South Africa.^[3]

References

↑ Pendleton Golf Club
↑ "Caroline County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
↑ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

External links

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ladysmith, Virginia

Municipalities and communities of Caroline County, Virginia, United States

County seat: Bowling Green

Towns	Bowling Green Port Royal

CDPs	Lake Caroline Lake Land'Or

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