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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Blue Ridge Highlands Region

 
By Mark Hilton, September 10, 2017
The Crooked Road Marker
1 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bastian — The Crooked Road — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
Near Interstate 77 at milepost 61 south of North Scenic Highway (State Route 606).
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 isolated, the region retained its strong musical legacy by . . . — — Map (db m108225) HM
2 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — KC-1 — Bland —
On South Scenic Highway (U.S. 52) at Seddon Street (County Route 1005), on the right when traveling west on South Scenic Highway.
The community center was first known as Crab Orchard. The place became the county seat of Bland County when it was formed in 1861 under the name of Seddon, which was later changed to that of the county. At Rocky Gap a skirmish was fought in Crook’s . . . — — Map (db m44855) HM
3 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — Bland County Confederate Monument —
On Main Street (Virginia Route 605) at Courthouse Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
1861-1865 Erected 1911 by Bland Chapter U.D.C. as a lasting memorial to the gallant sons of Bland County who gave their lives in defense of their beloved Southland Our Heroes — — Map (db m228365) WM
4 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — Bland County Courthouse Bell —
On Main Street south of Courthouse Street, on the right when traveling south.
This bell is a symbol of Bland County's rich history. In 1873, John M. Hicks was authorized to purchase the bell for the County's first courthouse. Weighing nearly 1,000 lbs., the bell was cast in solid bronze by Kaye & Company, Inc.; Louisville, . . . — — Map (db m267920) HM
5 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — KC-3 — One of the "Big Four"
On South Scenic Highway (Route 52) 0.5 miles west of Waddletown Road ( Route 617), on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Here is the home of S.H. Newberry, who, with three others, composed the "Big Four" in the Virginia Senate. These four men united to defeat objectionable measures of the Readjuster movement. — — Map (db m176393) HM
6 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — KC-3 — One of the “Big Four” —
On Stony Fork Road (U.S. 52) near West Blue Grass Trail ( Route 42), on the right when traveling south.
Samuel H. Newberry, a captain in the Confederate army who represented Bland and Pulaski Counties in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1865 to 1867, lived here at Eagle Oak. Newberry served in the Senate of Virginia during the 1870s and 1880s and . . . — — Map (db m43138) HM
7 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — Thomas J. Muncy — April 25, 1864 - May 7, 1922 —
On Main Street.
An great tribune of the people, noted orator and debater, and intellectual giant of powerful physique. He interpreted the hopes and aspirations of the people as no man of his day and generation. Lawyer - Patriot - Statesman Member . . . — — Map (db m304943) HM
8 ► Virginia, Bland County, Bland — World War Memorial Bridge —
On Main Street (Virginia Route 98/605) south of Jefferson Street.
To the sacred memory of the men & women of Bland County who participated in the World War. Sponsored by the Miller T. Burton Post No 20 American Legion, J.R. Stafford, Commander; C.W. Taylor, Adjutant: in conjunction with the Board of Supervisors of . . . — — Map (db m228352) WM
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9 ► Virginia, Bland County, Ceres — KC-5 — Henry C. Groseclose —
On West Blue Grass Trail (Virginia Route 42) at Poor Valley Road (County Route 625) on West Blue Grass Trail.
Henry Casper Groseclose (1892–1950), a native of Ceres, was one of the founders of Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV). While teaching agricultural education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Groseclose, Walter Newman, Edmund Magill, and . . . — — Map (db m44219) HM
10 ► Virginia, Bland County, Rocky Gap — KC-2 — A Noted Preacher —
On North Scenic Highway (U.S. 52) at Interstate 77, on the right when traveling south on North Scenic Highway.
William Elbert Munsey was born a few miles east in the mountains of Giles (present-day Bland) County on 13 July 1833. Despite little formal schooling, Munsey possessed an insatiable appetite for knowledge. He entered the ministry of the . . . — — Map (db m44810) HM
11 ► Virginia, Bland County, Rocky Gap — James A. Williams, Jr. — In Grateful Recognition —
Near D Woodrow Bird Memorial Highway (Interstate 77) south of North Scenic Highway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south.
In grateful recognition of James A. Williams, Jr., of Wytheville, an ardent supporter of safe, modern highways, has earned the gratitude of all citizens for his tireless efforts as president of the Great Lakes to Florida Highway Association, . . . — — Map (db m304942) HM
12 ► Virginia, Bland County, Rocky Gap — Like to Eat? — Thank A Pollinator! — Virginia Department of Transportation Pollinator Habitat Program —
Near U.S. 77 at milepost 61, 0.9 miles south of Wilderness Road ( Route 606), on the right when traveling south.
Did You Know?
• One out of every three mouthfuls of food we eat is delivered to us by pollinators. • Three-fourths of global crop plants grown for food, spices, beverages, condiments and medicines is pollinated by . . . — — Map (db m281198) HM
13 ► Virginia, Bristol — 629 State Street — Bristol, Virginia — Erected c. 1920 —
On State Street east of Piedmont Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed during Bristol's early twentieth-century commercial expansion, this building was developed for retail use along State Street, the principal thoroughfare of the twin cities of Bristol. The structure is most notably associated with . . . — — Map (db m305053) HM
14 ► Virginia, Bristol — A Tribute to Sgt. Carl Lee Powers, A Korean War Veteran — "A Story of God's Marvelous Grace" —
Near Cumberland Street (Virginia Route 113) at Waters Alley, on the right when traveling east.
During the Korean War of 1950-1953, a young Korean became a houseboy for a group of American G.I's of the U.S. Army's 24th Division. One soldier, Sgt. Carl Powers, a school teacher from Dante, Virginia, felt compassion for the little fella and . . . — — Map (db m258051) HM
15 ► Virginia, Bristol — Bristol — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On Island Road (Interstate 81) 1 mile north of Exit 74, on the right when traveling north.
Bristol. In 1927 the Victor Talking Machine Company sent a portable studio to Bristol, and music publisher Ralph Peer advertised for traditional musicians wishing to try their hand at recording. The test pressings of the resulting “Bristol . . . — — Map (db m67275) HM
16 ► Virginia, Bristol — Bristol — VA - TENN — A Good Place to Live —
On State Street at Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
Landmark Bridge between two states Erected 1910 Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior September 8, 1988 Marker in memory of Mattie and Jim Owens Bristol Historical . . . — — Map (db m258841) HM
17 ► Virginia, Bristol — Bristol Confederate Soldier Memorial —
On Lee Street south of Scott Street, on the left when traveling south.
Presented by Col. J. M. Barker of Bristol, Tenn. to the Chapter of the U.D.C. in memory of the brave men and noble women of Tennessee and Virginia from 1861 to 1865. Erected 1920 — — Map (db m211078) WM
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18 ► Virginia, Bristol — Bristol Trailhead — Mendota Trail — Mile 0.0 —
On Mendota Trail east of Island Road, on the right when traveling east.
Bristol History • The cities of Bristol, Virginia (originally Goodson, VA) and Bristol, Tennessee were created in 1856 when two separately built railroads met at the state line. • The Southern Railway, a portion of which is now the . . . — — Map (db m305060) HM
19 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-124 — Bristol Union Railway Station —
On Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Virginia Route 113) north of State Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Rev. James King donated land for railroad facilities here in 1848, before the town of Bristol took root early in the 1850s. The first passenger train arrived on 1 Oct. 1856 on the railroad later known as the Norfolk and Western (N&W). In 1858, . . . — — Map (db m133882) HM
20 ► Virginia, Bristol — Bristol Veterans Memorial —
Near Cumberland Street at Lee Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Memorial, in remembrance of the Veterans of the Military Services of the United States, has been provided through the vision, perseverance and generosity of William W. Walling — — Map (db m258123) WM
21 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-42 — Bristol, Virginia —
On Lee Highway (U.S. 11/19) west of Sugar Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Sapling Grove tract (Bristol) was surveyed for John Tayloe, 1749. It was owned by Isaac Baker and Evan Shelby, who built a post about 1770. The Virginia tract was bought by John Goodson, whose son founded the town of Goodson, incorporated in . . . — — Map (db m210154) HM
22 ► Virginia, Bristol — City Historian —
Near East Hill Cemetery Drive north of East State Street, on the left when traveling north.
Erected by friends in honor of V.N. “Bud” Phillips who came to Bristol as a total stranger on August 20, 1953 yet in time became one of her best known, highly respected and influential citizens…so much so that “Bud Phillips Day” was celebrated in . . . — — Map (db m67285) HM
23 ► Virginia, Bristol — Civil War Memorial
On State Street (State Highway 34) at Russell Street (State Highway 113), on the right when traveling west on State Street. Reported permanently removed.
Presented by Col. J.M.Barker of Bristol, Tenn. to the Chapter of the U.D.C. in memory of the brave men and noble women of Tennessee and Virginia from 1861 to 1865 — — Map (db m23143) WM
24 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-166 — Dr. Charles Spurgeon Johnson (1893-1956) —
On Lee Street north of Cumberland Street ( Route 113), on the left when traveling north.
Charles S. Johnson, sociologist, author, and civil rights leader, was born in Bristol, son of a 42-year pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church. He attended Virginia Union University and the University of Chicago and served in combat during World War I. . . . — — Map (db m210163) HM
25 ► Virginia, Bristol — East Hill Cemetery Confederate Veterans Monument —
Near East State Street at Buford Street, on the right when traveling west.
(West Facing Side) This monument dedicated to the Confederate Veterans buried in this cemetery Pvt. John H D Allen, Co. K, 9th Ga. Inf.* • 2nd Lt. William E. Allen Co. I, 60th Tn. Inf. • Pvt. George W. Ambrose, Co. I, 63rd Tn. Inf. . . . — — Map (db m258823) WM
26 ► Virginia, Bristol — Emmanuel Episcopal Church —
On Cumberland Street at James Street, on the right when traveling east on Cumberland Street.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church was organized on January 26, 1862 with 16 charter members. Rev. Mowbray served as the first priest. For the first few years services were held in other local churches. The first building which housed the new church was . . . — — Map (db m258095) HM
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27 ► Virginia, Bristol — Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman —
On State Street at Stoneman Family Drive, on the right when traveling west on State Street.
In 1924, Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman (1893-1968) of Galax, Va., first recorded his self-penned song, "The Sinking of the Titanic", in New York for Ralph Peer at Okeh Records. It was his early commercial and financial success that lured Ralph Peer, the . . . — — Map (db m258046) HM
28 ► Virginia, Bristol — First Baptist Church —
Near Sedgefield Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places First Baptist Church Est. 1912 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m258831) HM
29 ► Virginia, Bristol — First Burial in East Hill Cemetery —
Near Julian Burroughs Circle west of V.N. Bud Phillips Drive.
This cemetery began late February 1857 with the burial here of 5-year-old Nellie Gaines. She was born in early January 1852, a daughter of tenant farmers who then lived on the Samuel Goodson plantation on Beaver Creek about two miles upstream from . . . — — Map (db m258780) HM
30 ► Virginia, Bristol — Founding of Goodson-Bristol Virginia —
On Lee Street at Cumberland Street ( Route 113), on the right when traveling north on Lee Street.
To honor the founding of Goodson-Bristol 1890 Virginia 1990 Centennial Celebration February 12 — — Map (db m258189) HM
31 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-43 — Historic Bristol
On 6th Street just south of State Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Evan Shelby, noted Indian fighter, settled here about 1765 on a tract called "Sapling Grove". His home was a neighborhood fort, the refuge of settlers in Indian attacks. Bristol grew around this place and became an early railroad center. — — Map (db m258191) HM
32 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-43 — Historic Bristol —
On Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at State Street, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Evan Shelby settled here about 1770 on a tract called Sapling Grove and established a fort and trading post. By early in the 19th century. James King and Samuel E. Goodson owned hundreds of acres of farmland in this area. Anticipating the arrival of . . . — — Map (db m258192) HM
33 ► Virginia, Bristol — Johnson Street —
On Johnson Street north of Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north.
Johnson (originally named Johnston) Street was the first street to be laid out on Solar Hill in 1871. It was named for Joseph Johnston of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who sold the land for development. The name evolved into Johnson Street through . . . — — Map (db m258122) HM
34 ► Virginia, Bristol — King/Lancaster/McCoy/Mitchell House —
On King Street south of Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling south.
This house was built as the grand seat of Rev. James King's vast plantation, first known as Sapling Grove and later Mountain View. Two rooms of the original house built in 1816-17 remain in the present structure. The King family lived here from . . . — — Map (db m258100) HM
35 ► Virginia, Bristol — King's Alley/Sycamore Street —
On Sycamore Street at King Street, on the right when traveling west on Sycamore Street.
King's Alley and King Street were originally part of the Abingdon-Blountville division of the Old Stagecoach Road which was used from 1839-56. At one time four stagecoach runs per day were made. Andrew Johnson was injured here when a hornet flew . . . — — Map (db m258118) HM
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36 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-84 — Lee Street Baptist Church —
On Lee Street north of Cumberland Street ( Route 113), on the left when traveling north.
In 1865, at the dawn of their freedom from slavery, 42 former members of the white-led Goodson (now First) Baptist Church organized the Anglo African Baptist Church. The congregation met in a series of buildings until, under the leadership of the . . . — — Map (db m210167) HM
37 ► Virginia, Bristol — Oak Street —
On Oak Street north of Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north.
Oak Street was named after a large grove of oak trees through which it passed. When the largest was felled in 1902 a fortune in gold coins was found in its hollow core. For a time Oak was known as Fortune Street in popular usage. In time the . . . — — Map (db m258113) HM
38 ► Virginia, Bristol — Overmountain Patriots of the American Revolution —
On Cumberland Street (Business Virginia Route 113) at Lee Street on Cumberland Street.
Dedicated to the hundreds of patriots from this area who fought in the American Revolution (1775 - 1783). When the war in the north came to a stalemate by early 1780, the British turned their military strategy to the South. They believed . . . — — Map (db m32611) HM
39 ► Virginia, Bristol — Scott Street - Servant's Row —
On Solar Street at Westin Drive, on the right when traveling north on Solar Street.
Scott Street is an extension of an older Bristol, VA street named for General Winfield Scott. While the original structures no longer remain, at one time there were modest houses along its south side and extending a short distance down King's Alley . . . — — Map (db m258115) HM
40 ► Virginia, Bristol — Slave Section of East Hill Cemetery —
Near East Hill Cemetery Drive north of East State Street, on the left when traveling north.
This site was established in 1857 by Bristol founder Joseph Rhea Anderson for the purpose of a slave cemetery. Buried nearby are twelve slaves including Old Si Goodson, who died in 1862, purportedly at the age of 132, reputed to be the oldest man in . . . — — Map (db m67287) HM
41 ► Virginia, Bristol — Solar Hill —
On Cumberland Street at Johnson Street, on the right when traveling west on Cumberland Street.
Solar Hill was the first major residential expansion of Bristol/Goodson. Originally the hill was part of the vast James King plantation and was largely covered by upland pastures. In 1859 it was sold to Joseph Johnston who sold it to the town for . . . — — Map (db m258093) HM
42 ► Virginia, Bristol — Solar Hill/Sycamore Street —
On Sycamore Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Sycamore Street.
Solar Hill was the first major residential expansion of Bristol/Goodson. It was named after an observatory was built to view the great solar eclipse of Aug. 7, 1869. An auction was held on July 5, 1871 to sell lots and development began immediately . . . — — Map (db m258112) HM
43 ► Virginia, Bristol — Solar Observatory —
On Solar Street south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
Along with several locations in eastern America this hill was chosen as an observation point from which astronomers sent from Washington, D.C. could view the great solar eclipse of August 7, 1869. For this reason the area, which had been known as . . . — — Map (db m258102) HM
44 ► Virginia, Bristol — Solar Street —
On Solar Street at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north on Solar Street.
Solar Street was named after an observation platform was erected here to view the great solar eclipse of August 7, 1869, The platform was located near the south end of the present street. In 1871 the street was laid out and development began at what . . . — — Map (db m258105) HM
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45 ► Virginia, Bristol — The Crooked Road / Bristol — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail /
On Lee Street north of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
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 m211075) HM
46 ► Virginia, Bristol — The Crooked Road / Bristol — Virginia's Heritage Music Trail / —
On Lee Street north of Cumberland Street ( Route 113), on the left when traveling north.
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 m305052) HM
47 ► Virginia, Bristol — The Sunrise House 1895 —
Near Johnson Street north of Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north.
(lower sign) Historic Landmark Bristol The Best of Two States Preservation Society Sunrise House 1895 (upper framed plaque) The Sunrise House 1985 The "Sunrise House" was built about 1895 as a wedding gift for . . . — — Map (db m258120) HM
48 ► Virginia, Bristol — Vance Klondike Derby — Ocanosta District —
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (Virginia Route 113) north of State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bristol resident J.C. Vance pioneered the concept of a Klondike Derby as a Scouting event in Bristol, Virginia, in 1968, and with his brother, Albert J. Vance, successfully launched the first event in 1970. Shortly before his death in 1975, J.C. . . . — — Map (db m135671) HM
49 ► Virginia, Bristol — K-123 — Walnut Grove Plantation —
On Lee Highway (U.S. 11/19) 0.1 miles west of Forsythe Road, on the right when traveling west.
Col. Robert Preston (1750-1833) acquired 720 acres here in the 1780s and established Walnut Grove. Preston had emigrated from Ireland in 1773 and worked as assistant surveyor under his relative William Preston, who laid out vast areas of western . . . — — Map (db m210159) HM
50 ► Virginia, Bristol — WCYB's "Farm and Fun Time" —
Near Winston Alley at Piedmont Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In December 1946, WCYB radio went on the air with a clear, high powered signal that could be heard for 100 miles away, or more, from Bristol. From the very launch of the station, one of its signature programs was the noon time show - "Farm and Fun . . . — — Map (db m258050) HM
51 ► Virginia, Bristol — You Are Not Forgotten —
On Lee Street north of Cumberland Street ( Route 113), on the left when traveling north.
Since World War I, more than 92,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for. This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the memory of those brave men and women and to the sacrifices each made in serving this country. God Bless You. God Bless . . . — — Map (db m304886) WM
52 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Burks Fork — Z-82 — Carroll County / Floyd County —
On Danville Parkway (U.S. 58), on the right when traveling east.
Carroll County. Area 458 Square Miles. Formed in 1842 from Grayson, and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River runs through this county. Floyd County. Area 376 . . . — — Map (db m25470) HM
53 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Fancy Gap — Mt. Airy Granite —
On Blue Ridge Parkway south of Bavarian Way, on the right when traveling north.
The white patch, dimly visible in the distance, is the Mt. Airy Granite Quarry, largest of its type in the United States. From it came the piece of granite below typically feldspar and quartz with a sprinkling of black biotite mica. This granite . . . — — Map (db m304870) HM
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54 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Fancy Gap — Richard Milton Strauser —
On Interstate 77, on the right when traveling north.
A 35 year veteran of the Virginia Department of Transportation, was the Resident Engineer for Carroll and Floyd Counties during the construction of this award-winning section of Interstate 77. He was: a decorated veteran of W.W. II, having . . . — — Map (db m210462) HM
55 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Fancy Gap — The Agricultural Scene —
On Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 203.9), 2.2 miles north of Lambsburg Road ( Route 620), on the right when traveling north.
The agricultural lease program More than 4,000 acres of Blue Ridge Parkway lands are leased to neighboring farmers who use the land for pasture and for crops such as cabbage, corn, oats and hay. The agricultural lease program began in the . . . — — Map (db m183036) HM
56 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Fries — Z-104 — Grayson County / Carroll County — Area 425 square miles / Area 458 square miles —
On Ivanhoe Road (Virginia Route 94) south of Hilltown Road (County Road 758), on the left when traveling south.
Grayson County Formed in 1792 from Wythe. Named for William Grayson, one of the first two United States senators from Virginia. Headwaters of New River are in this county. Carroll County Formed in 1842 from Grayson, and named for . . . — — Map (db m228312) HM
57 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — All Gave Some, Some Gave All —
On Pine Street at Edgewood Drive, on the right when traveling north on Pine Street.
All Gave Some E G Akers Joseph Bowman Dickey L Cooley Tommy E Dickerson Raymond Harrell Lonnie R Bates Some Gave All Clifford Earnhardt Richard C Lundy Myron Williams Donald L Stoneman Richard T Warner . . . — — Map (db m263403) WM
58 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Carroll County — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On East Stuart Drive (Old U.S. 58) east of Floyd Pike (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling east.
Caroll County. Carroll County has been richly productive of traditional musicians for generations. Legendary musical families have lived in Carroll since the late colonial period, including the Stonemans, Meyers, Meltons, and Edmonds families. . . . — — Map (db m104638) HM
59 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Carroll County Historical Flagpole —
On North Main Street (U.S. 52) north of East Grayson Street, on the right when traveling north.
Carroll County Historical Flag Pole Donated & Erected by Jubal Early SCV Camp 1691 — — Map (db m263406) HM
60 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Dedicated to the Men and Women of Carroll —
On North Main Street (U.S. 52) south of Court Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Men and Women of Carroll Who Gave Their All for Our Freedom — — Map (db m263408) WM
61 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Grover King Post 1115 VFW Veterans Memorial —
On Veterans Street at West Stuart Drive (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling north on Veterans Street.
To the honor and glory of all service men and women who bravely served to keep our country a land of freedom — — Map (db m275432) WM
62 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home —
On North Main Street (U.S. 52) just north of Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Hillsville residence gently and graciously recaptures its rightful position as an historical home that echoes the lives and periods of the three families who lived here. A pair of chimneys on the north and south sides balances the original . . . — — Map (db m173423) HM
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63 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — KD-12 — Hillsville —
On North Main Street (U.S. 52) south of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
This place became the county seat when Carroll County was formed. The first court was held here, 1842; A. W. C. Nowlin was the first judge. The courthouse, built in 1872, was remodeled some years ago. The town was incorporated in 1900 and . . . — — Map (db m65641) HM
64 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Hillsville Civil War Memorial —
Near North Main Street (U.S. 52) south of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
West Face Gettysburg 1861-1865 "Fate denied them victory but crowned them with glorious immortality." Erected 1908 by the Carroll Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, as a lasting memorial to the gallant sons of Carroll . . . — — Map (db m181402) WM
65 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — U-27 — John Carroll —
On Danville Pike / East Stuart Drive (Old U.S. 58) just west of Snake Creek Road (County Route 670), on the right when traveling west.
During the 1842 session of the Virginia General Assembly, despite opposition, John Carroll successfully sponsored a bill partitioning Grayson County and forming a new county, thus fulfilling his campaign pledge. Local tradition holds that the . . . — — Map (db m190031) HM
66 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Hillsville — Puckett Cabin —
On Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 190), 2.3 miles north of Willis Gap Road (State Highway 771), on the left when traveling north.
Born in 1837, “Aunt” Orelena Hawks Puckett lived here during the latter of her 102 years. She was often heard to say, “The forest was green when I was a-born and I'm green yet.” A bride at 16, Puckett and her husband first farmed below nearby . . . — — Map (db m125194) HM
67 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Ivanhoe — Grayson Sulphur Springs — New River Trail State Park —
Near Byllesby Road (County Route 602) at Buck Dam Road, on the right when traveling east.
For centuries people have "taken the waters" of naturally heated sulphur springs to aid in a variety of ailments including digestive and pulmonary diseases and skin disorders. It was thought that something that tasted and smelled so bad had to do . . . — — Map (db m286704) HM
68 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Ivanhoe — Powering a Community — New River Trail State Park —
On Byllesby Road (County Route 602) at Buck Dam Road, on the left when traveling east on Byllesby Road.
"Forged by mountains, river and America's desire for progress, the 57-mile New River Trail State Park provides you unparalleled opportunities for physical, intellectual and spiritual adventures."
Italian . . . — — Map (db m162872) HM
69 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Ivanhoe — Z-103 — Wythe County / Carroll County — Area 479 square miles / Area 458 square miles —
On Ivanhoe Road (Virginia Route 94) 0.1 miles south of Carbide Lane ( Route 658), on the right when traveling south.
Wythe County Area 479 square miles. Formed in 1789 from Montgomery, and named for George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River flows through this county. Carroll County Area 458 square . . . — — Map (db m228315) HM
70 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Lambsburg — James A. Williams, Jr. — In Grateful Recognition —
On Interstate 77, on the right when traveling north.
In grateful recognition of James A. Williams, Jr., of Wytheville, an ardent supporter of safe, modern highways, has earned the gratitude of all citizens for his tireless efforts as president of the Great Lakes to Florida Highway Association, . . . — — Map (db m210488) HM
71 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Lambsburg — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
Near U.S. I-77 at milepost 0, 1 mile south of SR 620, on the right when traveling north.
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 isolated, the region retained its strong musical legacy by . . . — — Map (db m140256) HM
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72 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Laurel Fork — Point Pleasant School —
On Laurel Fork Road at Bear Creek Road, on the left when traveling south on Laurel Fork Road.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1911 — — Map (db m228309) HM
73 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Willis — Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church — 1929 —
Near Buffalo Road (County Road 628) at Childress Road (County Road 626), on the left when traveling north.
is designated a Virginia Historic Landmark by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior 2007 — — Map (db m181418) HM
74 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Willis — Z-204 — Caroll County / Floyd County —
On Floyd Pike (Route 221) just east of Borderline Road, on the left when traveling west.
Caroll County. Area 458 Square Miles. Formed in 1842 from Grayson, and named for Charles Caroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River runs through this county. Floyd County. Area 376 . . . — — Map (db m65640) HM
75 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Woodlawn — The Stonemans —
On Carrolton Pike (U.S. 58) near Coulson Church Road (County Route 620), on the right when traveling west.
Ernest V. ‘Pop’ Stoneman (1893–1968) composer, musician and pioneer country music artist was reared near here. His 1924 hit song, “The Titanic” was among the earliest in country music. He and his wife, fiddler and singer Hattie . . . — — Map (db m104640) HM
76 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Woodlawn — Woodlawn — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On Carrolton Pike (U.S. 58) west of Snake Creek Road (County Route 670), on the right when traveling west.
Woodlawn. Woodlawn and adjacent areas of Carroll County have made a rich contribution to America’s traditional music. Ernest V. (Pop) Stoneman lived here. His recording career with his family began in 1924 and spanned decades of technology, . . . — — Map (db m104648) HM
77 ► Virginia, Carroll County, Woodlawn — U-27a — Woodlawn School —
On Woodlawn Road (Route 872) east of Snake Creek Road (County Route 620), on the right when traveling east.
Woodlawn Mate and Female Academy, a private school, was Founded in 1878 and became the Woodlawn Normal Institute in 1898, a preparatory school for teachers. Named Woodlawn in 1907, it became the first public high school in Carroll County after . . . — — Map (db m104653) HM
78 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — "The Ridgemont" — Floyd County Historical Society Museum —
On North Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) south of Penn Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
"The Ridgemont" First hospital in Floyd 1913 - 1923 — — Map (db m299099) HM
79 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Albert Tappe Howard’s Milk House —
On West Main Street (U.S. 211) west of Nira Street NW.
This location was a former Milk House built in the late 1800’s by Albert Tappe Howard. Farmers brought their dairy products to the Milk House and kept them cold in the spring-fed creek routed through the Milk House. Town and county residents came to . . . — — Map (db m65634) HM
80 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — America's Rural Landscape — Blue Ridge Parkway —
On Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 169), on the right when traveling south.
The Blue Ridge Parkway showcases some of America's best rural and natural landscapes. Rocky Knob is known for its pastoral, or agricultural, countryside. The topography of this plateau differs from much of the Parkway. Here generations of family . . . — — Map (db m140516) HM
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81 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — KG-26 — Birthplace of Curtis Morton Turner — (1924-1970) —
On Smartsview Road Southeast (Virginia Route 661) 0.2 miles south of Franklin Pike Southeast ( Route 681), on the right when traveling south.
Curtis Turner, stock car racer, was born here and honed his driving skills hauling moonshine in these mountains. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he became a pioneering NASCAR driver. He is credited with 360 career wins . . . — — Map (db m228265) HM
82 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Floyd — The Crooked Road • Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On South Locust Street near Old Hensley Road SW, on the right when traveling north.
Floyd County is among the most welcoming of America's small places, honoring community traditions while incorporating cultural expressions from other regions. Its diverse population includes a traditional farming community, new organic growers, . . . — — Map (db m299108) HM
83 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — KG-5 — Floyd —
On Main Street (U.S. 211) at Locust Street ( Route 8), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This place became the county seat when Floyd County was formed in 1831. First called Jacksonville for Andrew Jackson, its name was changed to that of the county. The courthouse was built on land given by the Phlegar family. The town was incorporated . . . — — Map (db m65633) HM
84 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Floyd County Confederate Memorial —
On East Main Street (U.S. 221) at North Locust Street ( Route 8), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
In Memory of our Fallen Braves, the Confederate Soldiers, from 1861 to 1865. Stoop Angels, hither from the skies; there is no holier spot of ground Than where defeated valor lies, By mourning beauty crowned. Floyd County to the Army . . . — — Map (db m151901) WM
85 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Floyd County Veterans Memorial —
On Floyd Highway South (U.S. 221) at Chestnut Springs Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Floyd Highway South.
(front) God Bless America In memory & in honor of those who serve and protect our great country (rear) This monument is dedicated to the valiant people of Floyd County who's selfless patriotism and devotion to duty . . . — — Map (db m272209) WM
86 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Floyd County War Memorial —
On East Main Street (U.S. 221) at North Locust Street ( Route 8), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Army American Revolution, 1775 - 1781 Civil War, 1861 - 1865 Operation Desert Storm, 1990 - 1991 Navy War of 1812, 1812 - 1814 Spanish-American War, 1898 Air Force World War I, 1917 - 1918 World War II, 1941 - . . . — — Map (db m152068) WM
87 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Former Site of an African-American School —
On South Locust Street.
This is the former site of an African-American School conveyed by David and Sarah Kitterman on April 18, 1868 — — Map (db m152059) HM
88 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Glenanna —
Near West Main Street (U.S. 221) at Harris Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Glenanna has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1849 — — Map (db m272214) HM
89 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Jacksonville Presbyterian Church —
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Jacksonville Presbyterian Church was established in this building in 1850 and was the first church built in the Town. The building was constructed by Henry Dillon using plans from an 1830’s book, “Practical House Carpenter,” by Asher . . . — — Map (db m151908) HM
90 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Last Cavalry Raid — Stoneman in Floyd County: "The Yankees are Coming!" — Stoneman's Raid —
On North Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) south of Penn Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north.
On March 24, 1865, Union Gen. George Stoneman led 6,00 cavalrymen from Tennesse into southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina to disrupt the Confederate supply line by destroying sections of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, the . . . — — Map (db m299100) HM
91 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Nannie Harmon Howard House — 1913 - 1914 — 209 East Main Street —
Near East Main Street (U.S. 221) just west of Wilson Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
One of Floyd's most impressive residences, this grand Georgian Revival mansion was built for the widow of Judge Waller Howard according to plans adapted and drawn by Lather Hylton. The home is outfitted in grand style with a sweeping center . . . — — Map (db m152042) HM
92 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Park to Library Trail —
Near West Main Street west of South Locust Street, on the left when traveling west.
Stroll, sit, jump, laugh and sing with the birds. Enjoy yourself on this peaceful woodsy trail, forged by volunteer workers from our Floyd community in partnership with the Town of Floyd. A quiet walk or a bouncy jog will take you from the Warren . . . — — Map (db m299635) HM
93 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Rakes Mill Pond —
On Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 162.4), 0.2 miles south of Buffalo Lane Southeast ( Route 714), on the right when traveling south.
The stone facing of the nearby mill dam was built early in the 19th century by one Jarman Rakes, miller. His operation was notable for a scheme of advertising that would credit a much later day. Rakes we are told allowed his customers the sole . . . — — Map (db m228306) HM
94 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Robley Evans — Floyd Heritage Trail Marker —
Near South Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) north of Old Hensley Road NW, on the right when traveling north.
This was the site of "Aspen Hall", boyhood home of Navy hero Robley Dunglison Evans. Built by Henry Dillon for Robley's parents, Dr. Samuel Andrew Jackson Evans and wife, Sally Ann. It was completed shortly after Robley's birth on August 18, 1846. . . . — — Map (db m299097) HM
95 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — The Crooked Road — Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail — The Crooked Road • Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail —
On South Locust Street at Old Hensley Road SW, on the right when traveling north on South Locust Street.
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. The Crooked Road winds over 330 miles through the mountains, connecting . . . — — Map (db m299107) HM
96 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Warren G. Lineberry — May 11, 1935 - December 21, 2003 —
Near South Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) north of Old Hensley Road Southwest, on the left when traveling north.
This park is dedicated to the memory of Warren C. Lineberry, a "country lawyer" who was instrumental in improving this community from 1962 until his death. A native of Galax, VA and alumnus of the University of Richmond, he was a former . . . — — Map (db m299096) HM
97 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Warren G. Lineberry — May 11, 1935 - December 21, 2003
Near South Locust Street (Virginia Route 8) north of Old Hensley Road Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
This park is dedicated to the memory of Warren G. Lineberry, a "country lawyer" who was instrumental in improving this community from 1962 until his death. A native of Galax, VA and alumnus of the University of Richmond, he was a former . . . — — Map (db m304964) HM
98 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Warren G. Lineberry Community Park —
Near South Locust Street.
It is a spot just for you, whether you are five or eighty-five. Come on down and run and play, sit a spell, have a picnic or make some music - enjoy yourself and our community. The park is a dream come true for many people in our community. . . . — — Map (db m299633) HM
99 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Floyd — Warren G. Lineberry Community Park Patio —
On South Locust Street north of Old Hensley Road Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
Enjoy music or picnics, having fun, or just relaxing in our Town of Floyd on this patio, constructed in 2011 by Beegle Landscaping & Lawn Care for Warren G. Lineberry Community Park. A portion of the labor and materials was donated by Beegle . . . — — Map (db m304963) HM
100 ► Virginia, Floyd County, Meadows of Dan — A Versatile Mill —
Near Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 176.2), 0.2 miles south of Mabry Mill Road SE ( Route 603), on the left when traveling south.
This building has three sections. The center section houses a gristmill; the wing to your left contains a sawmill, while the section to your right houses a woodworking shop. Ed Mabry built the original mill and both additions about 1910. In the . . . — — Map (db m174585) HM

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