Flowering Dogwood

Historical marker location:

9531 Lee Highway, Luray, Virginia

( Marker can be reached from Lee Highway (U.S. 211) 0.1 miles east of Crisman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east.)

<i>Cornus florida</i>. Virginia's State Tree.

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.