1883 The Spring is Discovered The Healing Spring was discovered by Willie Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Barker, according to well-accepted tradition. As the story goes, Willie was helping his father plow corn when his father sent him to the . . . — — Map (db m228778) HM
Grayson County, Virginia 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.
North Carolina North Carolina was one of the original . . . — — Map (db m228775) HM
North Carolina. Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776
Virginia. First permanent English colony in America, 1607, one of thirteen . . . — — Map (db m95737) HM
American botanist and Harvard professor. In July 1841, investigated the region's flora. Headquarters was in house that stood 50 yds. N. — — Map (db m95736) HM
With European farmlands devastated and farmers called into military service
during WWI, America's European allies turned to us for food. Months before
entering WWI in 1917, the National War Garden Commission was established
to encourage Americans . . . — — Map (db m228823) HM
United States of America
Ashe County, North Carolina
“Our country called, our county answered”
American Revolution
1775-1783
Approximately 40 Ashe County pioneers fought in the Revolutionary War with General
George Washington's . . . — — Map (db m228813) HM WM
Honor Roll
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in wars in which the United States participated prior to World War One
Honor Roll
Ashe County World War One
Ashley, Charlie C. • Bare, Cecil • Barker, John . . . — — Map (db m228821) WM
This plaque is erected and dedicated in honor and appreciation of the forty-six years Dr. Luke has been a minister of the gospel, along with his devoted wife Mary at his side he gave so much and asked so little. In 1927 he was called to preach at . . . — — Map (db m237797) HM
This barn was built on Old Richmond Creek in 1885 by W.W. (Billy) Doub. It was donated to the Village by Mr. W. G. (Jack) Doub on July 14, 1992 in honor of Tobaccoville's first Mayor, Henry Beck. — — Map (db m162114) HM
The early history of Todd is much like that of numerous crossroads communities
throughout northwestern North Carolina. Located where Elk Creek flows into the
South Fork of the New River, it was a logical site for trade, starting with . . . — — Map (db m228892) HM
Mount Jefferson looms high over the town of Jefferson for which it is named. It was formerly called Negro Mountain because run-away slaves supposedly hid out there while fleeing north. The summit and slopes of the mountain now make up Mount . . . — — Map (db m140555) HM
