01 Dec McClanahan Cemetery
Opposite Church of Christ on North Rt. 83, up on hillside. Site of 3 Confederate Soldiers, related by marriage. Hours: Daylight only...
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01 Dec Dickenson County Veterans Memorial
Dickenson County Military Veteran’s Memorials. Dickenson County has several memorials to honor the soldiers who have died in combat. A Vietnam memorial, Korean War Memorial, as well as memorials for World War I and World War II are located on the Dickenson County Courthouse Grounds. Also on site is a memorial for Dickenson County’s only known Revolutionary War soldier, John Mullins. Another memorial located just outside Clintwood, honors the soldiers who fought in the Civil...
01 Dec Buchanan Swinging Bridge
The Buchanan Swinging Bridge is 366 feet long, 57.5 feet tall, the only one of its type to cross the James River. Owned by VDOT, the Swinging Bridge is a Historic Landmark.Portions of the large stone piers were constructed in 1851 for the Buchanan Turnpike Company's Toll Bridge. Toll for every person was five cents with an additional five cents for each horse, mule or oxen and five cents for each wagon.On June 13, 1864 the covered bridge was burned...
25 Oct Wythe/Bland Artisans and Heritage Trails
In the counties of Wythe and Bland, we are blessed with scenic beauty, historic and cultural attractions and a wealth of talented artisans that produce everything from handwoven scarves to unique sculptures made from recycled materials. This trail will lead travelers to local artisans, artisan sales centers, heritage sites and other points of interest-all telling a vibrant story of our culture. Take a day (or more) and visit our trails. You will find...
25 Oct Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse: the previous courthouse, also located on this site, was burned on December 14, 1864, during Stoneman's Raid, by Union Captain James B. Wyatt, with the 13th Tennessee Cavalry. Wyatt was raised in Abingdon and as a youngster had several run-ins with the local law enforcement. Evidently, Wyatt held a grudge against a local judge, so after Stoneman's forces had moved north out of Abingdon, Wyatt stayed behind and sought revenge by setting...
25 Oct The Tavern-1779
The Tavern: The oldest building in Abingdon, constructed in 1779, the Tavern served as a field hospital during the Civil War. In the hospital section on the third floor, charcoaled numbers, used to designate soldiers' beds, are still visible. Hours: See web site for details...
25 Oct Sunset Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery is the largest public burying ground for the town of Christiansburg. It started humbly as small family parcels in the early 1800's and was officially incorporated in 1879. It is situated on a gentle slope south of the town square and is well maintain and picturesque. Notably, many of the town's Confederate soldier are buried here. Soldiers from the 4th, 11th, 54th, and 63rd Virginia Infantry rest here. Some citizens of note...
25 Oct St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
This modern day church sits on the site of the original St. Michael which was established in the 1750's and one of the earliest churches in the area. The old church burying ground is located in the church yard and contains several Confederate soldiers, one of which is David Scantlon who was possibly the oldest drummer boy in the Army of Norther Virginia. He enlisted with Stonewall's Brigade as a drummer at the age of...
25 Oct Special Collections at Virginia Tech
Special Collection houses a vast array of letters, journal, pictures, and diaries. Includes a Manuscript Collection for the American Civil War, Online exhibits, ImageBase Collection, and Digital Library and Archives. Also has direct link to the Civil War Institute which is likewise on the campus of Virginia Tech. Hours: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM and by appointment...
25 Oct Solitude
Originally constructed as a log cabin in 1801 by James Patton Preston, who would become Governor. Solitude was the home of two other Virginia governors, John Floyd and John Buchanan Floyd before it was remodeled into its more formal appearance by Robert Taylor Preston in 1859. Robert Taylor Preston became a capable officer for the Confederacy and served as a Colonel, while John Buchanan Floyd served as a General. Following the war, Preston, sold Solitude...