East Hill Cemetery, also known as Maryland Hill, Round Hill, Rooster Hill, and City Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located at Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. Founded in 185, the cemetery is the final resting place of Civil War soldiers and Revolutionary War hero General Evan Shelby. Read more...
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Called the only building of its kind in Virginia by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, Yates Tavern is unique for its jetties, second-floor protrusions of some 10″ giving a bit more space in the upper floor. This little building, constructed in the mid-1700’s, was home to several generations of the Yates family, who also took out licenses to operate an Read more...
Dante was once the headquarters of the Clinchfield Coal Corporation and home to thousands of coal miners and their families. The Coal Miner’s Memorial honors those Dante men who worked in the mines and gives special recognition to those who died underground. Names have been placed on the memorial by family and friends. Volunteers maintain the site. The Dante Coal Read more...
Provides Sports For Area Youth, Seasonal Swimming, Duck Pin Bowling, and Senior Activities to our community. The Community Center building also houses the Library and the Fries Historic Theater, which is a member of the Association Spotlighting Virginia’s Historic Theaters. Read more...
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...
This is a focal point to downtown Hillsville. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was the county’s second. Construction for the building took place between 1872 and 1874. Architecture of the structure combines two traditional courthouse forms: the arcaded front and the porticoed temple form with flanking wings. It has a Doric portico in Read more...
One of the preeminent collections of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the South, Millionaires’ Row is a symbol of Danville’s — and the South’s — history. At least one house has a place in the chronicles of the Civil War and many were built by those who prospered from tobacco and textiles. Five architecturally distinctive churches grace Millionaires’ Row, serving Read more...
Once a bustling stop on the horse and carriage line in the early 1800’s, then rail line in the later 1800’s and early 1900’s, this unique remnant of times past was deserted once the rail line left. An entire line of store fronts and a church still line the country road here, surrounded by beautiful agricultural farms. This site Read more...
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...
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...
The Bassett Train Station Event Center is now ready to host events for up to 200 guests. The main room for the Event Center is the spacious hall which was the train depot’s shipping and receiving warehouse that now includes a raised platform. This main room is surrounded by rustic white painted brick walls with the original wooden sliding doors Read more...
JOHN WADDEY CARTER HOUSE- “The Grey Lady” | Circa 1896 “This beautiful Queen Ann residence was built in 1896 by John W. Carter as a wedding present for his young bride, Miss Mary Kizziah Drewery, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Henry M. Drewry. Referred to as ‘The Grey Lady’, the dwelling is a textbook example of the Queen Anne Read more...
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...
The Downtown area of Stuart is known as The Depot. This name is derived from the railroad line, The Danville and Western, (affectionately referred to as the “dick and willie”) which ended in Stuart. This railroad carried many of the agricultural products out of the county while brining other supplies in. The railroad was removed during the second world war. Read more...
The Draper Mercantile has been a favorite local hangout for over 125 years. We’re continuing that tradition and welcome you to the new gathering place for great food, friendly folks and an inspiring atmosphere. The Draper Mercantile is also home to the Draper Valley Marketplace, an eclectic little market dedicated to bringing you vibrant, healthful food diversity from our own community Read more...
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...
Located along the Pigg River, Veterans’ Memorial Park is a tranquil reminder of the honor, courage, and sacrifice of local soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who served and/or lost their lives while preserving our freedoms. A central monument lists the names of the area’s fallen soldiers and the conflicts that claimed their lives, surrounding the monument are inscribed brick pavers Read more...
The City of Covington is in western Virginia along the Allegheny Mountains at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley and west of the Blueridge Parkway. Joining with the City of Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Bath County and Highland County, the area is promoted as Virginia’s Western Highlands. Covington is accessible via Interstate 64 and U. S. Route 220. The Read more...
Downtown’s alive with arts, music, drama, shopping and dining. Anchor renovations include the 1929 Lincoln Theatre and the 1927 General Francis Marion Hotel. Add unique antiques, art galleries, restaurants and shopping. Catch a live taping of Song of the Mountains, a PBS series celebrating the region’s Scots-Irish, mountain, bluegrass and country musical heritage. Read more...
Chatham was established as a town in 1777 during the turbulent years of the American Revolution. Chatham has been affectionately called the “Prettiest Little Town in Southern Virginia.” It has also been called the hub of American architecture by some, as she boasts a fine representation of pre-Revolution, Federal, Victorian, and post-Victorian architecture. Various Walking Tour brochures are available at Read more...
Further south on Main Street, on the opposite side from the House of Laird, sits an imposing house from 1837 owned and restored by Cmdr. and Mrs. Richard W. Arey. It presides on a hill overlooking life along the thoroughfare. It features fine details such as its fanlight of leaded glass over the entrance door and plaster ceiling moldings. Of Read more...
Historic downtown Salem is located just of Interstate 81 at Exit 140. Stroll down to the Farmer’s Market on Main Street, spend time antique shopping in a variety of shops, tour the Roanoke College campus and visit one of our locally owned eateries The shops along Main Street in Downtown Salem are worth the visit. You’ll find crafts, arts, antiques Read more...
Completed in 1812 to serve the 1783 Pittsylvania courthouse, the former clerk’s office is the oldest public building in the town of Chatham. Built to be the chief repository of the county’s official records, it served from 1813 to 1852 under the charges of William Tunstall, Jr. and his son William H. Tunstall who succeeded him as clerk in 1836. Read more...
Chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1968 with the stated purpose of collecting and preserving the history of Franklin County, Virginia. Staffed by volunteers Read more...
Renowned frontier soldier and Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Lewis lived on his estate Richfield. The house, destroyed by fire in the 1820s, was between the Civic Center and the Roanoke River. His original grave site was a few blocks to the south. Lewis was the commander at the crucial battles of Point Pleasant (1774, against the Shawnee chief Cornstalk) Read more...
There is so much history to learn about Martinsville-Henry County, including that of George Waller. George and Anne Waller established their plantation on the Smith River near here around 1770. George Waller helped establish Henry County, serving as one of its first justices and as an early tax commissioner and sheriff. Drive by Field Avenue today to learn more from Read more...
The town of Appalachia is considered to be a largely intact “era” town of the late 1800s, early 1900s. At one time, the town was the center of a booming coal mining culture. The town was the “hub” of eight “coal camps” located along the outskirts of the town. The town sprang up after the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and Southern Read more...
The earliest portion of this courthouse was built in 1829; it was subsequently enlarged in the 1920s. Read more...
1750, Samuel Black purchased 600 acres of land in Drapers Meadow, but never inhabited the land. When Samuel died, his land was split between his two sons, William and John Black. In 1798, William Black set aside 38 acres of his land to establish the Town of Blacksburg. William Black eventually left Blacksburg for Ohio, but his descendants continued to inhabit Read more...
The Sanders House Center includes a late 19th century home which was once the centerpiece of a 3,000 acre farm. Built in 1896, it has gorgeous solid oak woodwork, original wood floors, hand-painted imported mural and many of the original furnishings. There are nine fireplaces, three floors and a total of 19 rooms. The grounds include a granary which now Read more...
Briery Church was constructed in 1760 and was the first structure in Prince Edward County to be listed on the Virginia Register of Historic Places. Located on Route 747. Read more...
Historic Boydton is an 18th century towne located in Southern Virginia. A completed street enhancement project renders a charming Victorian ambiance to the entire historic district. As the county seat, it boasts a unique hexastyle Greek Revival courthouse. Built and designed by Jefferson’s own builder, it is a replica of the State Capitol in Richmond. From its central location on Read more...
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...
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...
Behind the Marion Fire Department stands a very old oak tree. The tears that were shed on its bark have long since been washed away. They were the tears of a six year old child, purchased as a slave by Thomas Thurman in the 1840�s. Sallie would steal away daily, wrap her arms around the tree and �cry her heart Read more...
The Harmon Museum has an interesting array of artifacts. The museum exhibits numerous historical artifacts from the Carroll County Courthouse Courtroom Shooting of March 1912, Colonial era, Native American tools, Civil War, World War II, Baldwin Felts Detective Agency, early coal mining relics, and pioneer tools – just to name a few. The museum is located along Route 58 West Read more...






























