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- ↑ Tracey L. Fleming, Planning Commission Secretary (March 21, 2001). "Plat Review Committee approves telecommunication tower at R. E. Lee Electric Substation in Paytes" (PDF). Spotsylvania County Planning Commission.
- ↑ "Baker's Store".
- ↑ "Keystone Grocery".
- ↑ Ann L. Miller (May 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Orange Springs" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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