History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920
History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920

Author: William C. Pendleton

Publisher: The Overmountain Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 742

ISBN-13: 9780932807397

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This volume has long been recognized as the definitive history of the area from 1748 to 1920. Divided into six distinct periods, it begins with the Aboriginal Period and ends with the Postbellum or Development Period, which details the immense growth in the Tazewell County area and other parts of Southwest Virginia. Numerous illustrations and photographs of early settlers, outstanding citizens of later periods, houses built when the county was young, and scenic views of Tazewell's beautiful landscape add interest and color to the outstanding work. This edition also includes an index with approximately 3,000 names.

A History of Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory
A History of Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory

Author: David Emmons Johnston

Publisher: Pantianos Classics

Published: 1906

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13:

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This history covers the middle New River area from 1654 to 1905 with an emphasis on Mercer County, West Virginia. Mercer County was created in 1837 from Giles and Tazewell counties, Virginia, and was part of Virginia until 1863.