A Narrative History of Wise County, Virginia


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This history is enriched with personal recollections and reminiscences. Its pages are filled with the names of those individuals who settled, or helped in some way to establish the County, as well as those who are remembered for various other reasons. The fifty-four illustrations include Wise County’s commonwealth attorneys, from the first (1856) to the twenty-first (1935).




The Story of Wise County (Virginia)


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Presents the history and lore of Wise County. This volume begins with early exploration by Captain Christopher Gist and Dr Thomas Walker, and concludes with a chapter titled Newspapers and Radio Stations. It includes topics that range from Indians and early settlers to teachers, schools, rail roads, jails and more.

























High Hopes to Highwalls


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