Washington County, Virginia, in the Civil War

Washington County, Virginia, in the Civil War
Author: Michael K. Shaffer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-02-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614233128

The citizens of Washington County, Virginia gave up their sons and daughters to the Confederate cause of the Civil War. Contributing six Confederate generals as well as Union officers, the region is emblematic of communities throughout the nation that sacrificed during the war. Though the sounds of cannon fire and gunshots were only heard at a distance, Washington County was the breadbasket for Confederate armies. From the fields surrounding Abingdon to the coveted salt works in Saltville, Union Generals were constantly eyeing the region, resulting in the Saltville Massacre and the burning of Abingdon's famous courthouse. Historian Michael Shaffer gives a detailed narrative of Washington County during the Civil War, painting vivid images of heroism on and off the battlefield.

History of Southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870

History of Southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870
Author: Lewis Preston Summers
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 926
Release: 1971
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806379821

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Washington County Revisited

Washington County Revisited
Author: Donna Akers Warmuth
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008-05-26
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1439635439

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.

General farm bill of 1981

General farm bill of 1981
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture
Publisher:
Total Pages: 866
Release: 1981
Genre: Agricultural laws and legislation
ISBN:

1786-1788

1786-1788
Author: George Washington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1925
Genre: Presidents
ISBN:

Index to Virginia Estates, 1800-1865

Index to Virginia Estates, 1800-1865
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 620
Release: 2001
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Index of all items recorded in will books created by a Virginia county or city during the period 1800-1865. Compiled from microfilm records in the Library of Virginia, and organized by geographic region.