The only known Revolutionary War soldier buried in Dickenson County rests on knoll, to the left of intersection McClure and Mullins Avenues (State Highway 83). Died in 1849 at home of his son John who, in 1829, was the first settler on Holly Creek . . . — — Map (db m90759) HM
Established in 1875 on land given by Simpson Dyer, the Old Buffalo School became the first free school of Dickenson County in 1880. Alexander Johnson Skeen served as first teacher. The school remained in operation for twenty five years, during which . . . — — Map (db m90742) HM
The Crooked Road
Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
Old-time mountain music, bluegrass, and gospel can be enjoyed all year long. Several museums are devoted to showcasing the area's rich music heritage and historical influence. . . . — — Map (db m305161) HM
Buchanan County Formed in 1858 from Tazewell and Russell, and named for James Buchanan, President of the United States, 1857-1861.
Dickenson County Formed in 1880 from Russell, Wise and Buchanan, and named for W. J. Dickenson, prominent . . . — — Map (db m228613) HM
The Crooked Road
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coalfields region, southwest Virginia is blessed with historic and contemporary music venues, musicians, and fretted instrument makers. Historically . . . — — Map (db m90774) HM
Near here on Holly Creek, John Mullins settled in 1829, becoming the second settler in Dickenson County. His father John Mullins, the only known Revolutionary War soldier resting in this county, spent his last years here with his son. He died in . . . — — Map (db m221004) HM
Hidden deep in the hills of Dickenson County, Trammel emerged between 1917 and 1919 to meet a national hunger for coal. The Virginia Banner Coal Corporation caved out this narrow, valley, building homes, offices, and a mining coperation to . . . — — Map (db m305165) HM
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