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Mathews supervisors ask DHR to rescind highway marker (10/23/2024) - Mathews supervisors have adopted a resolution asking the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to rescind its recent approval of a highway marker recognizing the early 20th century exodus of black residents from Gwynn’s Island. Members voted 3-2 to approve the resolution during the board’s Oct. 17 board meeting, held in the historic courthouse. The motion to approve the resolution was presented by supervisor Mike Walls and supported by Dave Jones and Tim Doss. Chair Janice… …