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 sherwoodanderson.jpg975 viewsFamous author who had a home at Troutdale from mid-1920s until his death in 1941. Photo from the Library of Congress.
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 farmerluther1.jpg974 viewsThis is a photo of Luther Farmer and his children from the 1930s.
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 Perkins, Helen973 viewsThis is Helen Perkins, a cute little girl in 1929 and I don't know anything else about her and wonder if she is still living. Courtesy of Cathy Bell cjbell47@goldenwest.net
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 hicks14.jpg970 viewscourtesy of Thom Houk.
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 jamestco.jpg969 viewsJohn D. Coomes (s/o James T. Coomes) b. 1862 and first wife Larentha Galyean. Courtesy of Patience Northern
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 hicks2.jpg969 viewsCourtesy of Thom Houk
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 lspen.jpg968 viewsFrom a tintype courtesy of Bryan Spencer.
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 Minnie_Brown_Parks.jpg966 viewsMinnie Brown Parks was the second wife of William Kendrick Parks -- she was a widow -- not sure what her maiden name was. Lived in the Grant area. Courtesy of Chrissie A. Peters.
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 waltonmarsh2.jpg966 viewsThis 1930s photo shows Marsh and Dora Comer Walton with their children. Courtesy of Anita Kay Wyatt.
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 Sexton, Troy Steven and Martha AnnWarren964 viewsTroy Steven Sexton and Martha Ann Warren Sexton. Submitted by great granddaughter Lynn Sexton Gallegos Arbadella64@yahoo.com
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 Weaver, Elihu and Sophronia Kilby964 viewsFrom a 1940s Christmas Card.
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 strugilljeike.jpg963 viewsEstil and Ike were sons of Joshua Sturgill and Phoebe Marilda Weaver Sturgill. The dog's parents are unknown. This photo was taken about 1898.
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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

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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