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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CLH_to-mark-the-site-of-the-lead-mines_Austinville-VA.html
To Mark The Site of The Lead Mines. An important source of ammunition for the Revolutionary War and of The Courthouse of Fincastle County 1772-1776 Here on January 20 1775, The Committee of Safety of Fincastle County adopted resolutions boldly de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D8W_wytheville-training-school_Wytheville-VA.html
By 1867, the Freedmen's Bureau began educating African Americans recently freed from enslavement in Wytheville and soon a building was constructed for the students. In 1882, the Evansham School District and the Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ACI_tolands-raid_Wytheville-VA.html
Col. John T. Toland of the 34th Regiment Mounted Ohio Volunteer Infantry leading Federal cavalrymen, marched from Tazewell County, and raided Wytheville during the evening of 18 July 1863. Confederate troops under Maj. Thomas M. Bowyer and local c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19U4_homesteaders-legacy_Wytheville-VA.html
Can you see the old homestead of Buck and Ollie Astin in the clearing ahead? Even though the house and foundation are gone, there are still signs that reveal people's presence in the forest.
Living Clues to the PastHere you will find pears, app…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19U1_battle-of-wytheville_Wytheville-VA.html
On July 13, 1863, Union Col. John T. Toland led 872 officers and men of the 34th Regiment Mounted Ohio Volunteer Infantry from Camp Piatt, West Virginia, into Southwest Virginia to attack the railroads, telegraphs, and salt and lead mines essentia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19TY_battle-of-wytheville_Wytheville-VA.html
On July 13, 1863, Union Col. John T. Toland led 872 officers and men of the 34th Regiment Mounted Ohio Volunteer Infantry from Camp Piatt, West Virginia, into Southwest Virginia to attack the railroads, telegraphs and salt and lead mines essential…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PK_wythe-county-grayson-county_Elk-Creek-VA.html
Whythe County. Formed in 1789 from Montgomery, and named for George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River flows through the county.
Grayson County. Formed in 1792 from Wythe. Named for William Grayson, one of the first tw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7W_site-of-mount-airy_Rural-Retreat-VA.html
In 1811, Martin Staley transferred land here tohis son Valentine. A year later, his son formedthe town of Mount (Mt.) Airy, sometimes referredto as Staleytown. The tract was divided into about72 lots, including Main Street, Cross Street, and apubl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU72_boone-trail-highway-memorial_Wytheville-VA.html
Near his site, and with the sponsorship of Wythevillecivic organizations, J. Hampton Rich, Director of theBoone 'Fran Highway & Memorial Association,erected the original monument in 1928. It was one ofmany placed across the nation to memorialize t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU6W_wytheville_Wytheville-VA.html
When Wythe County was formed, this place became the county seat under the name of Evansham. It was incorporated in 1839 as Wytheville. The old Wilderness Road to Cumberland Gap passed here. It July, 1863, Toland's Raiders captured the town. In May…