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 grahamsforge.jpg1209 viewsThis is a 1960s postcard view of this Wythe County landmark.
CrockettFamilyCemetery.jpg
 Crockett's Cove - Crockett Family Cemetery1206 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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 franklinstchurch.jpg1203 viewsHere was one of the most prestigious black churches in Southwest Virginia. It was mostly destroyed by fires in 1913 and the new church was constructed on the old foundation. It was constructed in 1886 and is the Franklin Street M.E. Church at Wytheville, VA. The picket fence encircled the entire city block. Courtesy of Jack Hockett.
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 academyofthevisitation1906.jpg1198 viewsThis 1906 postcard shows the Roman Catholic school in Wytheville.
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 Fort Chiswell - Historical Marker1195 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford. Courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
ruralretreatlutheranchurch.jpg
 ruralretreatlutheranchurch.jpg1187 viewsThis is a circa 1910 postcard.
ruralretreat1908.jpg
 ruralretreat1908.jpg1186 viewsThis 1908 photo shows a "typical" farm scene in Wythe County at that time.
grahammansion.jpg
 grahammansion.jpg1186 viewsThis photo was taken in the mid-1990s by David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
ruralret.jpg
 ruralret.jpg1179 viewsEarly 20th century photograph of Rural Retreat.
ivanhoefurnace.jpg
 ivanhoefurnace.jpg1171 viewsEarly 20th Century shot of the Ivanhoe Furnace, Wythe County, VA.
ivanhoebev.jpg
 ivanhoebev.jpg1170 viewsThis is an early 20th century shot of the village of Ivanhoe.
edithwilsonbirthplace.jpg
 edithwilsonbirthplace.jpg1167 viewsEdith Wilson was a native of Wythe County and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. This is from a 1920s postcard.
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Email: graysoncountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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P.O. Box 529
Independence, VA 24348

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107 East Main Street
Independence, VA 24348

About Us

The Grayson County Historical Society in Grayson County, Virginia, is established to promote, preserve, and educate the members and public about the cultural and family heritages of Grayson County, Virginia. We are a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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The GCHS office is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, or by special appointment.

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