Loudoun County honors Howardsville, a historic freed-slave community, with new signs recognizing its legacy and contributions.
HOWARDSVILLE, Va. — Loudoun County is highlighting one of its most historic municipalities, and also one of its best kept secrets, with the simple step of installing small, green streets signs.
Howardsville occupies a special place in the county’s history, having served as home to one of its first communities consisting primarily of freed slaves, according to Loudoun County Economic Development project Loudoun Farms.
“Motorists will no longer have any doubt that they are passing through the village of Howardsville
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