Hype for the Future 116H: Town of Iron Gate, Virginia
Overview The Town of Iron Gate, Virginia, is situated along the Jackson River and is the nearest town to the ultimate source of the James River. Apart from the Jackson River, the Cowpasture River also forms part of the source of the James River in the area. Today, both the Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers are largely associated with the German and especially Scots-Irish (Ulster Scots) settlements throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains and the general area within the Commonwealth of Virginia. […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/hype-for-the-future-116h-town-of-iron-gate/










