Washington County Revisited
Washington County Revisited

Author: Donna Akers Warmuth

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008-05-26

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439635439

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A companion to Images of America: Washington County, this book, Washington County Revisited, depicts more of the areas rich history. In an attempt to thoroughly cover this county in Virginia, Washington County Revisited explores the history of settlements that were once major community centers, including Lodi, Blackwells Chapel, Rich Valley, Lindell, Bethel, Taylors Valley, Hayters Gap, Clinchburg, and Alvarado. Learn even more of the fascinating history surrounding the railroad towns of Damascus, Glade Spring, and Meadowview. Officially formed in 1776 from Fincastle County, the county was named for Gen. George Washington, who was then serving as commander in chief of the Continental Army. Washington County holds the distinction of being the first geographical region to be named for the first U.S. president. With more than 200 images, Washington County Revisited provides a unique visit to this rural region that once served as a gateway to the West along the Great Wagon Road and saw thousands of settlers and goods pass through to uncharted lands.

Saga of Salubria and History of Washington County Revisited
Saga of Salubria and History of Washington County Revisited

Author: Idaho Heartland Genealogists

Publisher:

Published: 200?

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13:

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""Saga" and "History" Revisited is actually the reprinting of two books written and published about 1950: The Saga of Salubria by Mickey Aitken, and The History of Washington County by Judge Frank Harris." -- P. iii.

Washington County
Washington County

Author: Annette C. DuPont-Ewing

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738552996

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Named after the first president of the United States, Washington County is nationally known as the place where Abraham Lincolns parents wed in 1806. While that is the public perception, residents say they live in the county to enjoy lifes simple pleasuresvisiting friends, watching softball games, or taking drives in the country. It is a unique and beautiful place; rugged, wooded hills in the north gently cascade to rolling, fertile terrain in the south. Washington County was made up of 35 separate communities, now anchored by the incorporated towns of Springfield, the county seat; Willisburg; and Mackville. Images of America: Washington County features photographs of the areas rich culture, the strong roles of religion and education, the agrarian base, and, most importantly, its families. The photographs depict the enjoyment of living and prospering in Washington County.

Ghosts! Washington Revisited
Ghosts! Washington Revisited

Author: John Alexander

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780764306532

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A reporter for the Washington Star newspaper wrote in 1891, "Washington is the greatest town for ghosts in this country." Here is a collection of tales and over 180 images of famous personalities who revisit the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other Virginia, Maryland and Washington buildings and homes said to be haunted. It is a revised and updated edition of Ghosts! Washington's Most Famous Ghost Stories.