Historic Sites

Home » Plan » Historic Sites » Page 2

Historic Sites

{"hide_search_input":"","hide_near_input":"1","input_size":"","bar_flex_wrap":"","bar_flex_wrap_md":"","bar_flex_wrap_lg":"","input_border":"","input_border_opacity":"","input_rounded_size":"","btn_bg":"","btn_rounded_size":"","btn_rounded_size_md":"","btn_rounded_size_lg":"","bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":"3","ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","rounded_size_md":"","rounded_size_lg":"","shadow":"","css_class":""}
34958 1b1e9e8b 5056 a36a 0706889d4270687d

Carroll County Heritage Flag Pole

The front lawn of the Historic Carroll County Courthouse in the Hillsville Historic District features a unique flag pole. In May 2005, The Jubal Early Camp 1691 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans erected the pole as a Heritage Flag Pole on which historic flags will be flown on different days. An objective of the sponsoring organization was to make Read more...
default image

Christiansburg Institute

The Christiansburg Institute was founded in 1866 by Union Captain Charles S. Schaeffer an agent of the Freedman’s Bureau. The school was supported by the Quakers Society and the first to educate blacks in Southwest Virginia. In 1895, Booker T. Washington helped mold the school into a technical institute. Currently the buildings are in the process of restoration including the Read more...
15156 1bbe4065 5056 a36a 070435e645542ff1 768x507

Dickenson County Courthouse

The large number of weddings in this courthouse made Clintwood the “wedding capital” of the area for a period of time. This historical building is of architectural interest to all. See courthouse personnel for history of the site and Historical records. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. A new courtroom addition is being completed. Read more...
54271 1db7c5b9 5056 a36a 07faed741055d2a7 768x576

Palmer Mill

See the beauty of a replica water powered Grist Mill plus the environmental features associated with the unusual surrounding habitat. The Mill houses a community theatre and the working mechanisms from the oldest Plantation style mill in Washington County, Virginia. Previous productions have included A Tuna Christmas, You Can’t Take It With You, Annie, Steel Magnolias, Sanders Family Christmas, and Read more...
Power House and Dam 2 1ca2714b 5056 a36a 0702876ad0d5851a 768x520

Martinsville Dam on Smith River

Visitors coming into/leaving the City of Martinsville on U.S. Route 220 South just outside the city limits can’t help but notice a dam when crossing the Smith River. This landmark is a hydroelectric dam which provides energy needs for the City of Martinsville. The dam was constructed in the 1920s and was in operation by 1924. Prior to this dam, Read more...
IMG 5457 236109f2 5056 a36a 07e6b2227c51bd7b 768x576

The Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery is Martinsville’s oldest public cemetery. The original cemetery charter was dated April 23, 1883. A cemetery committee consisting of J.R. Brown, C.P. Kearfott and C.D. Keffer was appointed by the Martinsville Town Council. Around the same time, 83/4 acres were purchased from Dr. James Moss Smith for $50 per acre to establish the site. The town of Martinsville Read more...
37704 1b0e152c 5056 a36a 07ef05a91cb86365 768x576

The Buchanan Theatre

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, the Buchanan Theatre has been recognized as Botetourt County’s oldest standing theatre. Over the years the building has been remodeled several times. Notable exterior features include the Art Deco concrete details on the facade, the neon sign and freestanding ticket booth. Inside, one finds Read more...
default image

Prison Number 6

Six tobacco warehouses and factories were converted into prisons beginning in late 1863. Only one of these buildings remains: Prison No. 6. William T. Sutherlin owned the warehouse and arranged for the Confederacy to use the building to house Federal prisoners of war. The six facilities held just over 7,000 Union soldiers including black troops captured at the battle of Read more...
48725 1d2b35ad 5056 a36a 0716cfa3dba37000

Patrick Henry Monument

For the heritage traveler seeking former homesites of Colonial Patriots, Henry County was briefly the residence of none other than Patrick Henry – its namesake. While his stay was brief, 1779-1784, his legacy is permanent in the form of a large 10-foot tall grantite monument erected in 1922 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A small grassy park setting Read more...
14885 1bc294ed 5056 a36a 07e1a312565fd021 768x576

Langhorne House, Birthplace of Lady Astor

The Langhorne House is the birthplace of Nancy Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, the first woman seated in the British House of Commons. Her sister Irene married the artist Charles Dana Gibson who immortalized his wife as the “Gibson Girl,” the international fashion ideal of the turn of the 20th century. Their father, Chiswell Langhorne, worked in the tobacco industry while in Read more...
default image

Charlotte Co. Courthouse

The only Virginia courthouse known to have been designed by Thomas Jefferson that still stands. The courthouse was built in 1823 and stands amidst a group of 19th and early 20th century court buildings and residences. Read more...
IMG 2551 1caf2fc9 5056 a36a 07107722d0076bef 768x576

The Washington Tavern

The Washington Tavern, one of Boydton’s oldest buildings (originally located on Washington Street), was built by James Bruce of Halifax and Beverly Sydnor in 1820. Bruce was America’s first chain store owner and the tavern was used in his and Sydnor’s local mercantile establishment. Later, the building was part of the Exchange Hotel complex also located on Washington Street between Read more...
Chad Vogel 4 up 05 208bbf03 5056 a36a 07440e511f272584 768x512

Healing Harvest Forest Foundation – H. H. Horse Logging

PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR VISIT AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL. Because of reputation, methods and commitment, the History Channel chose Jason Rutledge and his “Biological Woodsmen” as the newest addition to their top-rated television show, Ax Men.  Now you can meet and visit with the crew on site, in the woods, doing what they do best…logging with horses and practicing Restorative Read more...
whitehead CFE74053 967B E242 CC0607DD17AF1349 cfe74001f8b7d80 ff710208 0189 996a c3ab2bade7f81b91 768x576

House of Laird

The epitome of elegance, the House of Laird has been featured in leading magazines on country inns. The Greek revival house of 1884 has served as a bed and breakfast with three guest rooms and a suite. In addition to the home, the property features beautiful gardens. Read more...
default image

Town of Monterey, Headquarters Town

Inscription reads: “Monterey was headquarters for Confederates during much of the 1861 Mountain Campaign and headquarters for Federals prior to the fighting at McDowell. In the winter of 1861-1862, skirmishing occurred across the county as the frontier between the armies shifted from Allegheny Mountain, on the modern state line, to West View in Augusta County.” Union forces occupied Monterey on Read more...
01 Halifax VA Courthouse lowrez webpage 1ff9a0df 5056 a36a 0721d23beb4b3b35 768x509

Halifax Courthouse Historic District

Serving as the County Seat since 1777, the Halifax Courthouse Historic District includes the downtown central business district. Located in the southern piedmont of Virginia, the Town of Halifax has been admired for its handsome houses, churches, and lush landscaping for over a century. Bounded by the shores of Banister Lake and the lower Banister River and surrounded by farmland Read more...
default image

The Historic Bassett Train Depot

The Historic Bassett Train Depot is a landmark in the community of Bassett, Virginia. Currently the depot hosts a weekly (seasonal) Community Market on Thursdays but back in the day, it was a fully functioning passenger station. The iconic depot stands as a gathering spot for the community and hosts numerous community events throughout the year such as craft show and Read more...
Cannon Garys photos13 1bf0fe20 5056 a36a 07df2b468da39b4e 768x511

Laurel Hill – Birthplace of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart

Confederate Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart told his brother in 1863 “I would give anything to make a pilgrimage to the old place, and when the war is over quietly spend the rest of my days there.” J.E.B Stuart never returned to his birthplace and boyhood home, but thanks to a group of local citizens you today can visit Read more...
15205 1bbc6eb8 5056 a36a 07c5bd06272326d7 768x539

June Tolliver House & Folkart Center

Located adjacent to amphitheatre that stages the musical adaptation of John Fox Jr.’s novel, “Trail of the Lonesome Pine”, at the turn of the century, the house was owned by the Duff family who also owned a hotel across the street. Legend has it that Fox’s novel was based on actual people living in the town. Free tours of June Read more...
46694 1c83555f 5056 a36a 075d62a91a8e4276

Wythe/Bland Artisans and Heritage Trails

In the counties of Wythe and Bland, we are blessed with scenic beauty, historic and cultural attractions and a wealth of talented artisans that produce everything from handwoven scarves to unique sculptures made from recycled materials. This trail will lead travelers to local artisans, artisan sales centers, heritage sites and other points of interest-all telling a vibrant story of our Read more...
JCreekCovered Bridge 233437fb 5056 a36a 078889a20621c378

Route 8 Woolwine Scenic Drive

Drive South on Route 8 from Floyd and twist down the mountain to Woolwine. This is a favorite fall drive when the leaves are at peak color. At the base of the mountain you will find Rock Castle Gorge Trail, Wade’s Produce Stand, Rose Window Art Gallery, I. C. DeHart Memorial Park Virginia State Championship Mountain Bike Trail and Jack’s Read more...
34937 1b1eed06 5056 a36a 0794ede160154e77 768x576

Dinwiddie Presbyterian Rock Church

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Plateau of Southwest Virginia in northeast Carroll County, Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church is one of six rock churches built by Rev. Bob Childress of native stone. Subject of the book, The Man Who Moved a Mountain by Richard C. Davids (1970). This is the largest of the six rock churches. Construction for the church building began Read more...
Lafayette United Methodist Church 9f01ab8a 5056 a36a 07faf20329175880 768x573

Lafayette United Methodist Church

This modest brick church was built in 1848 and is the center of the small community of Lafeyette. The church in on the National Register of Historic Places and should be included as a stop while visiting eastern Montgomery County. Read more...
images 04F3DC25 F57D 3168 6C1CEC771378B9E9 04f3dad80e81213 3ceef93f 0514 d41f 949e85c54a92ea22 768x520

The Oaks

Look north along Main Street and you will see Gilmer Terrace, the little park maintained by the Chatham Garden Club. Facing town on the north side of the park is the Oaks. Notice how Main Street hooks around the park? It’s really hooking around the Oaks, due to the clout of its builder, Dr. Robert Coles. Main Street was originally Read more...
site main st bg 1600px 1bea0e88 5056 a36a 070eece8d14054c1 768x374

Abingdon Historic District

Abingdon is a Virginia Historic Landmark. It’s 20-square block Historic District includes: Arts Depot, an 1870 restored railroad station featuring artists at work in their studios; William King Museum of Art, an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Barter Theatre, State Theatre of Virginia; Martha Washington Inn, a Four-Star, Historic Hotel of America which was built in 1832; Read more...
15096 1bbf2302 5056 a36a 07942cacc6fa7275 768x576

Historic Sidna Allen Home

This capricious, if provencial, expression of the Queen Anne style was briefly the home of the notorious Sidna Allen. Allen was member of the so-called Allen Gang involved in the Carroll County Courthouse shooting in 1912. The house, finished the year before the shooting, was designed by Allen and his wife. It was built by Preston Dickens, a local carpenter, Read more...
4 063614C8 8699 416D B97716BE353221AF 546767fc 6b02 4bec 9b47eee586ed0c8b

Belle Hampton Farm

While searching for his lost brother who fought in the French-Indian War, James Mayo Hoge instead found his true love, Elizabeth Howe, and together they built a home on land they called Hayfield (now Belle-Hampton) in 1767. James Mayo Hoge fought courageously in the Revolutionary War along with his father-in-law, Joseph Howe and brother-in-law, Daniel Howe who lived next door Read more...
Depot 1fbeecaa 5056 a36a 07dee6d3263299fe 768x515

Historic Cambria Depot and Scale Cabinetmaker Museum

The Historic Cambria Depot is an Tuscan Italianate Depot built by the Virginia Tennessee Railroad in 1867 and opened in 1868. It is one of only two Virginia-Tennessee, pre-segregation Reconstruction Era combination depots left in Virginia and the only wooden Tuscan Italianate depot left in the United States. The station was built on the site of the original station, burned Read more...
default image

Special Collections at Virginia Tech

Special Collection houses a vast array of letters, journal, pictures, and diaries. Includes a Manuscript Collection for the American Civil War, Online exhibits, ImageBase Collection, and Digital Library and Archives. Also has direct link to the Civil War Institute which is likewise on the campus of Virginia Tech. Hours: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM and by appointment Read more...
default image

Groundhog Mountain Overlook

Overlook and picnic area located on the Blue Ridge Parkway a nice relaxing stop with structures demonstrating the history and heritage of early pioneer life. Read more...
default image

Montgomery Floyd Regional Libraries

The local library system has three locations throughout the county, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, and Meadowbrook. They all contain local history and genealogical data. Blacksburg is located at 200 Miller Street, and Meadowbrook at 267 Allegheny Springs Rd., Shawsville, VA. Hours: 9am-8pm Weekdays, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Read more...
13963 1bd5ca65 5056 a36a 07eccccde33f89fe 768x576

Saltville, Historic Town

During the Civil War, the North battled to gain control of this town, the main supplier of the salt the Confederate army used to preserve meat. See restored fortifications, battle relics at the town museum. Other historic sites: Salt Park, with reconstructed salt furnace; replica of cabin where Patrick Henry’s sister lived and other historic buildings; two steam locomotives. Read more...
Chatmoss 23648d9c 5056 a36a 072dccad505a77cb 768x470

Chatmoss Historic Marker

Martinsville-Henry County VA is rich in history with historical markers throughout the community acknowledging commemorative locations.   The Chatmoss Historic Marker is located at 550 Mt. Olivet Martinsville, VA at Chatmoss Country Club. The marker is within sight of the parking lot of the country club. Chatmoss was one of about fifty Hairston family plantations in Virginia, North Carolina and Read more...
back1 6FA17F3F B2CF 8A9D BD132A8364644097 6fa17eec02fe502 111b5883 b6a5 7bda ca3b357fac769acb 768x520

Danville Places In Time Story Map

Get ready to look back in time with Danville Places In Time Story Map! View the landscape from the eyes of a visitor from decades ago with photos from as early as 1954. In our walkable River District, use your phone to transport you back in time with this story map. So what are you waiting for? Click the link Read more...
roanokestar hauser 1bc916ce 5056 a36a 07aa3c0b80d1cc18 768x384

Roanoke Star

Built in 1949 and visible from just about every part of the Valley is this splendidly illuminated, 100 foot-tall Star situated on the top of Mill Mountain. Native Americans wandering between the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains named their great valley Shenandoah, “daughter of the stars.” Roanoke is known as the “Star City of the South”. Read more...
Dickenson BundyLogHouse Russell 9f29d3f4 5056 a36a 078cbdefe6e9152f 768x576

Dickenson Bundy Log House

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm; Sunday 12:30pm – 4pm. This log house was constructed from two separate log houses. One was built in 1769 and donated by the owner of the old Henry Dickenson farm. The other was built in 1790 and donated by the heirs of Thomas Bundy. The materials used from the 1769 Dickenson house were Read more...

Travel Tips

Things to Do

Places to Stay

Where to Eat