History

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  • Historic Town of Buchanan

    Discover a place where Main Street meets the mountains, downtown Buchanan. Nestled within the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, the Tow

  • Historic Town of Washington
    First incorporated Washington in US; the entire town on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places; historic court house, monument
  • Indian Fields
    Indian fields, part of James Thompson's original tract inherited from his Grandfather, James Patton in the 1700's. James Thompson fought at King's Mountain. A C
  • Interstate 101 Car

    Built in 1870 for the South Carolina & Georgia Railroad, this private car was used by the president of the railroad and is one of the oldest and finest e

  • Jeff Matthews Memorial Museum

    A visit to the Jeff Matthews Memorial Museum is a rewarding experience for adults, families and children of all ages. Among the treasures are the historic ca

  • Jessee’s Mill

    The United States Department of the Interior, Park Service, has declared Jessee's Mill to be a national historic landmark and was previously designated a sta

  • John Fox, Jr. Museum

    The museum was the home of John Fox, Jr., a famous mountain author of many novels and short stories. Most well known are "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and "Th

  • June Tolliver House & Folkart Center

    Located adjacent to amphitheatre that stages the musical adaptation of John Fox Jr.'s novel, "Trail of the Lonesome Pine", at the turn of the century, the ho

  • Kay’s Corner Cleaners and Alterations – Historic Building

    Constructed in 1890, the former Reynold's Restaurant, now known as Kay's Corner, is one of the last remaining frame commercial buildings in

  • Kentland Plantation

    Kentland Plantation is currently owned by the college of Agriculture and Life Sciences from Virginia Tech. It was originally a large plantation owned by Jame

  • King-Stuart House
    The cabin was occupied from its beginning (circa 1795) through the 1960s. See the many visible indicators of the numerous transitional modernization periods the
  • Lonesome Pine School & Heritage Center

    This museum was conceived as a place to preserve the history of our area with a focus on the schools of Wise County. In 2002, the June Tolliver House provide

  • Madam Russell Methodist Church and Cabin
    Visit the church which was named as a memorial to Madam Russell, Patrick Henry's sister. Walk through the original portion of the church and see many beautiful
  • Marion – Downtown Historic District

    Downtown’s alive with arts, music, drama, shopping and dining. Anchor renovations include the 1929 Lincoln Theatre and the 1927 General Francis Marion

  • Mary Draper Ingles Monument
    In the more than 250 years since Mary Draper Ingles was captured by Shawnee warriors, escaped and made her historic return journey to the New River Valley of Vi
  • Matthews Living History Farm and Museum

    The Mathews Living History Farm and Museum is a non-profit, historical and educational foundation which operates a circa 1900 homestead farm.  Farm anim

  • McClanahan Cemetery

    Opposite Church of Christ on North Rt. 83, up on hillside. Site of 3 Confederate Soldiers, related by marriage. Hours: Daylight only

  • Merrimac Coal Heritage Park
    This park is a walking trail through a part of the old Merrimac Coal Mines. This mine was one of the oldest anthracite mine in Montgomery County. It was a gover
  • Montgomery County Court House
    The county courthouse is the home to the vital records for the county. In the records vault one can find, marriage records, wills, land transfers, birth and dea
  • Montgomery Floyd Regional Libraries
    The local library system has three locations throughout the county, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, and Meadowbrook. They all contain local history and genealogica
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