| Washington County Revisited Contributor(s): Akers Warmuth, Donna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738553352 ISBN-13: 9780738553351 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 975.572 |
| LCCN: 2007935231 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.61" W x 9.18" (0.71 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Virginia - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A companion to Images of America: Washington County, this book, Washington County Revisited, depicts more of the area s 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, Blackwell s Chapel, Rich Valley, Lindell, Bethel, Taylor s Valley, Hayter s 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." |
Contributor Bio(s): Akers Warmuth, Donna: - Author Donna Akers Warmuth is a native of Washington County and the author of several books in the Images of America series. She has gathered images from area museums and residents to tell the story of a distinct county and its history. |