Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg lost much of its prominence when Virginia's capital was moved from its borders to Richmond. This would prove to be a blessing in disguise as the town was left largely untouched by urbanization and the Industrial Revolution. Despite bitter battles and sieges waged in its area throughout the Civil War, many of its historical buildings and sites remain intact to this day, cementing Williamsburg's place as the country's fourth Best Historical Small Town.



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