Born in Kingston, Texas, died near this site in an airplane crash. America's most decorated veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theatre-15th Infantry Regiment-3rd Infantry Division and earned 24 decorations, including the Medal of . . . — — Map (db m58308) HM
The community of Captain received its unusual name in 1888, when a post office was established in the home of Guy Dingus Huffman, who had served as the captain of Company K, 46th Virginia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A., during the Civil War. Huffman had . . . — — Map (db m84157) HM
This Federal-style house, one of Craig County's few antebellum brick buildings, was constructed for merchant Robert Wiley ca. 1832, when the style was popular in western Virginia. Construction of the house coincided with the development of a . . . — — Map (db m265635) HM
(East side)
To the Confederate Soldiers
of Craig County
1861-1865
(North side)
Invincible in life,
Immortal in death.
(West side)
Love makes
Memory eternal.
(South side)
The greatest gift . . . — — Map (db m265643) WM
After the Revolutionary War, care for people facing poverty in Virginia ceased to be the responsibility of Anglican parishes and instead was managed by county-appointed overseers of the poor. Craig County, formed in 1851, initially assisted the . . . — — Map (db m289050) HM
Erected in honor of those who have or shall ever serve honorably in the founding
or defense of our nation with special gratitude to those killed or missing in action and to all prisioners of war. — — Map (db m265642) WM
In memory of the men from Craig County
who gave their lives in World War II
1940-1946
James Lester Tripp
Novel Burin Sanders
Emmett Delbert Hutchison
Luther Marshall Brizendine
James Tulley Greenway
Clyde Bertrand Brizendine . . . — — Map (db m265640) WM
To the memory of the soldiers of Craig County who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
Nalvin Thomas Davis
Chap Johnston Elmore
Lamah Martin Huffman
Chap Lucas Huffman
John Ashby Jones
Frank Perkins Lipes
Charley . . . — — Map (db m265638) WM
On August 24, 1891 the C&O Railroad made the first run of the Craig Valley Branch from Eagle Rock to New Castle, known then as Bessemer at Eagle Mountain to Craig County. The line covered a distance of 26.5 miles generally following Craig Creek. . . . — — Map (db m305330) HM
This point marks a spot along the geographical feature known as the Great Eastern Divide. From here water of Sinking Creek flows southwest into the New River. The New River, probably the oldest stream in eastern North America, becomes the Kanawha . . . — — Map (db m84180)
Like Daniel Boone who blazed the Wilderness Road, other early pioneer families such as the Holstines were commissioned by the court to survey new routes to the west. As early as 1754 the family was farming on Craig's Creek and was one of the . . . — — Map (db m265636) HM
This place became the county seat when Craig County was formed in 1851. The courthouse was built in 1851 and remodeled in 1935. General Averell passed through New Castle in his raid of December, 1863, and General Hunter in June, 1864. The town was . . . — — Map (db m84178) HM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, each believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Dedicated in 2026 by Craig Valley . . . — — Map (db m305331) HM WM
Roanoke County. Area 305 square miles. Formed in 1838 from Botetourt and Montgomery, and probably named for Roanoke River. General Andrew Lewis lived here. The city of Roanoke is known as the Magic City of the South.
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Craig County. Area 333 square miles. Formed in 1851 from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles and Monroe. Named for Robert Craig, member of Congress. Craig Healing Springs are in this county.
Giles County. Area 369 square . . . — — Map (db m84146) HM
Craig County. Area: 333 square miles. Formed in 1851 from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe. Named for Robert Craig, member of Congress. Craig Healing Springs are in this county.
West Virginia. West Virginia was . . . — — Map (db m83890) HM
Tingler's Mill has a long and varied history. As a present day fixture of Paint Bank, its presence makes a grant statement about revitalization and historic preservation. In the past, however, it was an important element of everyday life in the . . . — — Map (db m304969) HM
Three miles north of here stands the childhood home of William Addison Add Caldwell. He walked 28 miles to Blaksburg on 1 October 1872 and became the first student to register at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, now Virginia . . . — — Map (db m84148) HM
