Jarman Gap, Mountain pass in Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
Jarman Gap is a mountain pass in the Blue Ridge Mountains located at the border between Albemarle and Augusta counties. It connects eastern and western Virginia through State Route 611 and serves as a travel route through forested terrain.
The pass was originally known as Woods' Gap after Michael Woods settled in the area during 1734. It received its current name around 1800 when Thomas Jarman acquired the property.
The gap evolved from a Native American and buffalo path into a crucial mountain crossing point that shaped early settlement patterns in the Blue Ridge region.
The area offers hiking, horseback riding, and trail running on several established paths through the woods. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions on the trails.
Confederate General Thomas Jackson moved his troops through this mountain pass during the 1862 military operations of the American Civil War.
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