Newmarket & Sperryville Turnpike Company Stock Certificate (1800's)

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Product Details<br>Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Newmarket & Sperryville Turnpike Company dating back to the 1800's. This document was printed by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson and measures approximately 8 3/4" (w) by 5 3/4" (h).<br>This certificate features four fantastic vignettes. At the top the Virginia State Seal is flanked by a ship and a train. George Washington is seen at the right side, while a female figure adorns the left. A horse drawn covered wagon appears at the bottom.<br>Images<br>The images presented are representative of the piece(s) you will receive. When representative images are presented for one of our offerings, you will receive a certificate in similar condition as the one pictured; however dating, denomination, certificate number and issuance details may vary.<br>Historical Context<br>The Newmarket and Sperryville Turnpike was located on what is today’s U.S. Route 211. Today, many souvenir and produce stands line Route 211 during weekend tourist season, as it is a gateway to Shenandoah National Park and the popular Old Rag Mountain.<br>Newmarket is located in Shenendoah County and Sperryville in Rappahannock County,<br>, two of the state’s northernmost counties.