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 iewofBaldRockCemeteryfromGWPark_scem.jpg757 viewsCemeteries are so thick, you can often see one from another. This photo was taken from the G. W. Parks Cemetery. Courtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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 Reedy Cabin749 viewsThis is a photo by Jeff Weaver of the ruins of the Reedy Cabin on Fees Ridge. Photo July 1, 1978
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 friesbridge.jpg748 viewsThis is a 1940s postcard view of the Bridge over the New River near Fries.
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 colonialinn.jpg748 viewsThis is a circa 1910 photo of the Colonial Inn, a hotel to entertain travellers to Washington Mills in Fries.
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 coxfortsite.jpg745 viewsThis is the site of the Cox's Fort during the American Revolution. The New River is in the foreground. Photo by Jeff Weaver, May 2005.
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 fries01.jpg743 viewsThis is from a 1960s postcard.
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 Old_Town.JPG742 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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 Hoffman's Store - Grant742 viewsLocal landmark. Photo by Jeff Weaver, March 31, 2006.
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 Rural Home - Warrick's Store741 viewsWarrick's Store, Rural Home P.O. (historic) Providence Dist. Grayson Co. VA. Photo by David Arnold
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 Mouth of Wilson - Potato Creek Methodist Church Cemetery741 viewsCourtesy of Misty Martin
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 100_1475.jpg735 viewsThis photo shows Grayson county Historical Society President Lou Kurtz digging searching for grave markers in what is reported to be the site of the grave of a Tory hung in 1780.
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 Comers Rock - Comers Rock Post Office733 viewsComer's Rock Post Office. Historical P.O. was center for Elk Creek postal services. Photo by David Arnold.
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Phone: +1 (276) 773-3320
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

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The Grayson County Virginia Heritage Foundation 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 GCVHF office will be open by appointment only until April 2023. Please contact us at the email or phone number on the left side of this page to schedule an appointment.

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