Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fries

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fries

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1► Virginia (Grayson County), Fries — UE-7 — “New River Train” Song —

On West Main Street (County Route 1001) at Scenic Road and Ivanhoe Road (Virginia Route 94), on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.

The original “New River Train” song was claimed by the Ward family of Galax as part of their repertoire as early as 1895. The song was believed to refer to the train that ran on the New River Line in 1883 as part of the Norfolk and . . . — — Map (db m65723) HM

2► Virginia (Grayson County), Fries — UE-5 — First Court of Grayson County —

On Spring Valley Road (County Route 805) just west of Clito Road (County Route 650), on the right when traveling west.

Near here in the barn of William Bourne, was held the first court of this county, May 21, 1793. — — Map (db m65737) HM

3► Virginia (Grayson County), Fries — UE-2 — Fries —

On Scenic Road (Virginia Route 94) north of Walnut Lane (Route 860), on the right when traveling north.

Fries is named for Colonel Francis H. Fries of North Carolina, founder of the Washington Mills Company. By 1900, Fries and his associates had determined that the New River could power a textile mill. The town was incorporated in 1902, and by . . . — — Map (db m65695) HM

4► Virginia (Grayson County), Fries — UE-6 — Fries — Center of Early Recorded Country Music —

On West Main Street (County Route 1001) at Scenic Road and Ivanhoe Road (Virginia Route 94), on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.

On 10 Dec. 1923, millhand Henry Whitter of Fries, Virginia, recorded nine songs in New York City for OKeh Records. Released early in 1924, the coupling of “Wreck on the Southern Old 97” and “Lonesome Road Blues” became . . . — — Map (db m65717) HM

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