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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
