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Lincoln's Rockingham County Roots

By Martha Woodroof

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Harrisonburg, VA – Monday, February 16, is president's day. A day set aside to honor Presidents Washington and Lincoln.

Washington, of course, is a recognized Virginian.

And although Illinois calls itself the Land of Lincoln, the roots of our sixteenth president actually run deep into Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, as well.

WMRA's Martha Woodroof reports.

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