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Lost Treasures: Gardens in Old Abingdon

There are a number of lovely, accessible greenspaces in and around Abingdon. The Urban Pathway, which begins near the Muster Grounds, passes through town by way of Depot Square, the Market Pavilion, and the grounds behind the Martha Washington Inn. It then proceeds alongside the railroad bed to the east side of town as far …

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