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Bailey Log Cabin

Records show that that the Bailey family settled in what later became Tazewell County more than 230 years ago. Richard Peyton Bailey, Sr. received a warrant for land along the Bluestone River on October 15, 1770.  Bailey was a scout and spay for the American army who gathered intelligence about the British and Indians in that part of Virginia.  Since Read more...
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Robert Munford Hiking Trail

This moderate to advanced trail is 7 miles long one-way, and offers various terrain and beautiful lakeside views of Kerr Lake. Two trailheads exist, the one on Greenwood Rd offers a short hike to the Robert Munford Grave historic site. Robert Munford was an influential land-owner in Mecklenburg County in the late 1700’s, and while very politically active, is best Read more...
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Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker

View the newest Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker in the United States (installed on Memorial Day 2005 – May 30). The Blue Star Memorials were first conceived after World War II to honor veterans. They were later changed to all members of the armed services past, present, and future and became a project of the National Council of State Garden Read more...
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the 1780 campaign that led to the battle of Kings Mountain. The battle was a key turning point in the American Revolution when southern patriots from VA, TN, NC, SC & GA tracked down and defeated a loyalist force commanded by Major Patrick Ferguson. The commander of the patriot force, Colonel William Campbell, Read more...
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New River Bridge, Radford

New River Bridge, Radford, Trails sign at far west end of Bisset Park off Route 11 – Union troops attacked and burned this critical railroad bridge May 10, 1864, following their victory at Cloyd’s Mountain the day before. The bridge was back in action in a month and survived until the last days of the war. Read more...
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Boone Trail Highway Marker

Between 1913 and 1938, the Boone Trail Highway Memorial Association placed cast iron markers throughout the United States. This was an effort to help promote coast to coast highway improvement, tourist travel, patriotism, remembrance of the Battleship Maine, education, memorializing pioneer hero Daniel Boone, and community unity and spirit. The markers were cast from metal recovered from the Battleship Maine.The Read more...
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Birthplace of Tennessee Ernie Ford

Birthplace of country music legend Tennessee Ernie Ford is now the Bristol Historical Association and is open for tours by appointment. A room contains furnishings from the early 1900s, Ford family photos and an upright piano. Read more...
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Alberta

ALBERTA IS BLOOMINGAlberta is centrally located in Brunswick County. Home to the beautiful Southside Virginia Community College with a 100 acre+ campus with a modern library facility available to the public. Alberta is home to the World Championship Brunswick Stew Cook-off. The Cook-off is held every year on the second Sat in October At SVCC Campus in Alberta. Many local Read more...
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Solitude

Originally constructed as a log cabin in 1801 by James Patton Preston, who would become Governor. Solitude was the home of two other Virginia governors, John Floyd and John Buchanan Floyd before it was remodeled into its more formal appearance by Robert Taylor Preston in 1859. Robert Taylor Preston became a capable officer for the Confederacy and served as a Read more...
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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...
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Clarksville Historic District and Walking Tour

Take a historical walking tour through quaint downtown Clarksville. Learn about the town’s history as you enjoy 62 well-preserved homes, churches and businesses including the Easley House, once a hotel on the bluff overlooking Clarksville, and the 1829 Judge Henry Wood, Jr. House, now home to an art gallery. Clarksville was the first incorporated town in the county of Mecklenburg Read more...
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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...
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Vinton Historical Society Museum

The museum is home to thousands of items that relate to the history of Vinton and the surrounding communities within the Roanoke Valley. Some of the items date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Indian arrowheads, porcelain dolls, china, hand-made dough bowls, WWII memorabilia, a variety of period clothing, and a host of items from Vinton Read more...
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Halifax County Historical Society

The Halifax County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve historical facts, artifacts, and structures of Halifax County and to disseminate historic information to the public. Its latest project is to complete an architectural history of the county. The Society has published/reprinted, to date, sixteen books and has completed two American Revolution exhibits telling the story of the Crossing of the Read more...
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Historic Carolina Road Through Henry County

Henry County played a role in the development of the Colonial Frontier with the Carolina Road Beginning around the 1740s, this was the primary corridor funneling settlers from Pennsylvania to the settlements in the Carolina backcountry – particularly the Moravian Wachovia Tract. It is estimated that by the 1760s, some 1,000 wagons a day were traveling the Carolina Road. The Read more...
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Green Hill Cemetery

Green Hill Cemetery on Lee Street in Danville is an example of the American Rural Cemetery Movement. It was established in 1863.This park-like setting has hundreds of family burial sites that include mausoleums, obelisks, family trees, and Victorian symbols for eternal life, purity and victory.Green Hill is also the location of the Confederate Monument. It is the final resting place Read more...
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Brg. Gen. William E. Grumble Jones State Marker

Marker located adjacent to Old Glade Presbyterian Church. Read more...
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Brunswick County Museum

The Brunswick County Museum is located in the historic Courthouse Square in Lawrenceville. Come and see a variety of exhibits documenting the county�s history. The County of Brunswick was created in 1720 and stretched from the fall lines in the rivers east of Emporia to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county was bounded on the south by a surveyor�s line Read more...
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Halifax County Courthouse

The Halifax County Courthouse is listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register and occupies a site that has been used for court purposes since the Revolution. The Courthouse was built in 1838, houses records that go back to 1752, and is one of the Classical Revival court buildings erected by master designer and builder, Dabney Cosby and son, Dabney Minor Cosby. Read more...
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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...
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Carter Hydraulic Water Rams

The Carter Hydraulic Rams are remnant water system in Town of Hillsville. The rams date to around 1924 and represent an early water transport approach. They were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and are one of only two such resources listed in the United States. They are preserved in the Carter Pines Community Park owned Read more...
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Clifton Forge Downtown Historic District

The City of Clifton Forge is in western Virginia nestled in the Allegheny Mountains at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley and west of the Blueridge Parkway. The population is approximately 4,679. CSX Transportation’s “mountain rail line” passes through Clifton Forge which has a rich railroad history. The City is home to the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center, Read more...
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Elk Garden Church

In 1774, defenders of the Clinch River frontier built a stockade-style fort in Elk Garden. This fort was located just south of State Route 19, on land now owned by the Stuart Land and Cattle Company, and in the general vicinity of the historic Elk Garden Methodist Church. Founded in 1788, the Elk Garden Church is the second oldest church Read more...
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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...
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Matthews Living History Farm and Museum

The Mathews Living History Farm and Museum is a non-profit, historical and educational foundation which operates a circa 1900 homestead farm.  Farm animals, working tools and equipment of the period, a demonstration garden and scheduled events and activities for the family make this a wonderful place to spend the day.  Read more...
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JTI Fountain

Main Street Plaza’s most notable amenity is the multi-stage fountain that is 40 feet in diameter. In the upper stage, seven water jets shoot water vertically. The seven jets represent the Tobacco Warehouse District’s seven blocks of the Tobacco Warehouse District. JTI Fountain lights up at night and has the option of changing the color of the lights. Read more...
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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...
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Clarkton Bridge

Built in 1902, the Clarkton Bridge spans the 250 ft. wide Staunton River connecting the counties of Halifax & Charlotte. The bridge stands 53′ over the riverbed and has been fully restored. Read more...
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JEB Stuart Highway (Route 58 West)

Head west on Route 58 from the town of Stuart on the winding road that leads to Meadows of Dan area. On your way, you will pass the scenic Lover’s Leap Overlook; Fred Clifton Park and overlook; Poor Farmers Farm, a great place for music, unique shopping; historic Cockram’s Mill and eatery located on the Dan River; Primland Resort, Patrick Read more...
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Radford University McConnell Library

Radford University’s McConnell Library carries information on a wide range of subjects, including the Civil War. Read more...
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Mabry Mill

Beautiful location that has been photographed and painted many times. Restored gristmill/sawmill/woodworking shop and blacksmith shop. Old time skills (basket weaving, seat caneing, spinning, and weaving) demonstrated. Read more...
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Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The Roman Revival Mecklenburg Courthouse was built between 1838 and 1842 by area master building, William A. Howard. Read more...
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Fairytale Cottage

Bear to the right of the traffic island and head into Reid Street. On the right rests perhaps Chatham’s most charming residence — a Swiss Gothic cottage rich in gingerbread and finials. Swiss-Gothic enjoyed great popularity during these years with magazines featuring floor plans. Read more...
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Montgomery White Sulphur Springs

A monument marks the location of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Resort. During the Civil War the resort was ran by the Confederate Government as a General Hospital. Wounded, sick, and recovery soldiers filled the spacious resort and were cared for by Catholic Nuns, local slaves, and military personnel. More that 200 soldiers died at the hospital and are mostly Read more...
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Roanoke Public Libraries, Virginia Room

The Virginia Room holds the library’s special collection of historical and genealogical research resources. We comprehensively collect materials for the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia.The Virginia Room has the most extensive holdings for family history research in western Virginia, including thousands of family history books and files, county records and a growing collection of materials for African American Read more...
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Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Plateau of Southwestern (Carroll County) Virginia, the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church is the “Mother Church” of six rock churches established by Rev. Bob Childress. Subject of the book, The Man Who Moved a Mountain, by Richard C. David (1970), the BMPC is the largest of the six rock churches. The church was organized in 1927, Read more...

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