The Huguenot Tunnel is named after the Huguenots, a group of French Protestants who were persecuted in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Many Huguenots fled France to escape religious persecution and settled in the British colonies, including Virginia. The tunnel is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is a region historically associated with Huguenot settlements.
The tunnel was built in the early 20th century and was originally known as the "Blue Ridge Tunnel." However, it was renamed the "Huguenot Tunnel" in 1956 to honor the Huguenot heritage of the region.
The tunnel is a significant landmark in Virginia and is a reminder of the Huguenots' role in the history of the state.
