South Anna River
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The South Anna River is a principal tributary of the Pamunkey River, about {{convert|102|mi}} long,U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map], accessed April 1, 2011 in central Virginia in the United States. Via the Pamunkey and York rivers, it is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay.
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known as the Anna River.{{Gnis|1474832}}
Course
The South Anna River rises near Gordonsville in southwestern Orange County and flows generally southeastwardly and eastwardly through Louisa and Hanover counties. It joins the North Anna River to form the Pamunkey River about {{convert|5|mi}} northeast of Ashland.
Near its mouth the river collects the Newfound River.
River modifications
The Ashland Mill Dam in Hanover County was built in 1916.{{Cite web |last=Budin |first=Jeremiah |date=2024-10-16 |title=City officials announce controversial dam removal project — here's how it could impact nearby residents |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/city-officials-announce-controversial-dam-104513273.html |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}}
The Byrd Mill Dam in Louisa County was built in 1745. Only the ruins of its tall foundation and a largely-intact dam remain at the site.{{Cite web|last=Louisa County Historical Society |date=2023-03-09 |title=Byrd Mill |url=https://www.thecentralvirginian.com/news/louisa-county-historical-society-byrd-mill/article_14cfe33e-bdc0-11ed-b90a-7fa891862de9.html |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Central Virginian |language=en-US}}
See also
References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070312030024/http://reference.allrefer.com/gazetteer/S/S14101-south-anna-river.html Columbia Gazetteer of North America entry]
- DeLorme (2005). Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. {{ISBN|0-89933-326-5}}.
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Category:Tributaries of the York River (Virginia)
Category:Rivers of Hanover County, Virginia
Category:Rivers of Louisa County, Virginia
Category:Rivers of Orange County, Virginia
Category:Rivers of Richmond, Virginia
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