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today's trivia
Who bought 500 acres at the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Columbia Pike in Northern Virginia in 1837 (You must give more than just a surname to get credit for the correct answer, at least a first initial or something to distinguish him from others with the same surname)?
Posted: 04/23/2026 at 07:32 AM ET
Thread Replies (19)
Joester identified the correct Bailey below.**
-- lilhokie525
Apr 23, 2026 at 08:04 AM ET
lilhokie525
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04/23/26 08:04 AM ET
Motte & Bailey**
-- Late 80s Hokie
Apr 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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04/23/26 10:25 AM ET
Yes, the Red Wings are the local AAA team. I'll have a look at the link
-- Late 80s Hokie
Apr 24, 2026 at 07:57 AM ET
Late 80s Hokie
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04/24/26 07:57 AM ET
The voucher only says no July 4**
-- Nova Hokie 95
Apr 24, 2026 at 08:23 AM ET
Nova Hokie 95
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04/24/26 08:23 AM ET
I see what you did there. The surname is obvious, but the first name?**
-- JoesterVT
Apr 23, 2026 at 07:45 AM ET
JoesterVT
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04/23/26 07:45 AM ET
An initial or stating his profession is fine.**
-- lilhokie525
Apr 23, 2026 at 07:46 AM ET
lilhokie525
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04/23/26 07:46 AM ET
Bailey, of the circus family...think it would be Barnum's bud's dad?
-- JoesterVT
Apr 23, 2026 at 07:49 AM ET
JoesterVT
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04/23/26 07:49 AM ET
ding, ding, ding, correct!
-- lilhokie525
Apr 23, 2026 at 07:52 AM ET
lilhokie525
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04/23/26 07:52 AM ET
Mind blown on Bailey's Crossroads. Good pull on this question. One my
-- Tombo
Apr 23, 2026 at 11:36 PM ET
Tombo
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04/23/26 11:36 PM ET