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 cascademtnlake.jpg506 viewsThis is from a mid-20th century photograph.
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 cabincrkfalls.jpg506 viewsLocated in Grayson Highlands State Park.
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 Oldtown - Frost William John Homeplace506 viewsThe former home of William John "Bill" Frost. He was the father of Hattie Frost/Stoneman of The Stoneman Family of music history fame. Fries Hill community, Oldtown District, Grayson County.
Courtesy of David Arnold david-arnold@comcast.net
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 Big Ridge - Hale House506 viewsLpcated between Big Ridge and Comers rock. Courtesy of David Arnold david-anold@comcast.net
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 macedoniabc.jpg505 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, 2003
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 russellcem.jpg505 viewsThis is the original burial site of Madam Elizabeth Henry Russell. She was later moved to Aspenvale Cemetery at Seven Mile Ford. Photo June 2005, by Jeff Weaver
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 pics 115.jpg505 viewsThis September 23, 2006 photo shows more agricultural exhibits at the festival.
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 pumpkincarving.jpg505 viewsPhoto from the late 1930s by John Porter.
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 100_1922.jpg505 viewsAnother December 8, 2006 shot of AEP moving a massive transformer through the streets of Saltville.
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 porterdryiceplant.jpg504 viewsThis is a 1937-40 image of the one of the industrial facilities operated by Mathieson Alkali Works in Saltville. Photo by John Porter, courtesy of Doug Ogle.
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 pics 142.jpg504 viewsThis photo shows the Patrick Henry High School Marching Band in the 2006 Chilhowie Apple Festival Parade. Photo September 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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 hungrymothercabin.jpg504 viewsThis postcard from the 1940s shows one of the cabins available for rent at the park.
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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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