According to Virginia and Virginians – Eminent Virginians, Montgomery County, 1606-1888, by Dr. R.A. Brock, Society of the Virginia Historical Society Harvey Black, M.D. Objects of Harvey Black Found at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond Photo from the American Civil War Museum in Richmond showing a group of Confederate veterans. The back notesContinue reading “Black Family of Blacksburg”
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Barnett Family of Blacksburg 1888
According to Virginia and Virginians – Eminent Virginians, Montgomery County, 1606-1888, by Dr. R.A. Brock, Society of the Virginia Historical Society Henry C. Barnett
Baker Family of Blacksburg 1888
According to Virginia and Virginians – Eminent Virginians, Montgomery County, 1606-1888, by Dr. R.A. Brock, Society of the Virginia Historical Society Edward Baker Thompson Baker
From Big Lick to Roanoke: Maps
Why feature maps of Roanoke when our focus is Montgomery County?
German Settlement of Southwest Virginia
The German Middle Settlement—spanning present-day Pulaski, Giles, and Montgomery Counties—has a rich, well-documented history. This page gathers books and resources that highlight the families, traditions, and stories that shaped the community and its lasting impact on Southwest Virginia.
Leadership at Virginia Tech and Its Impact on Blacksburg’s History
The history of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is deeply connected to the evolution of Virginia’s land-grant university. Founded as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC), the institution later became Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University—now known simply as Virginia Tech. A school of many abbreviations: VPI, VPI&SU and now VT). The university’s growth,Continue reading “Leadership at Virginia Tech and Its Impact on Blacksburg’s History”
Beauty Shops of Blacksburg
List of business collected from Telephone Directories 1963 & 1964 phone directories: Betty Ann Beauty Shop, Prices Fork Rd; Blacksburg Beauty Shoppe, 714 North Main St; Fashionette Beauty Salon, Jackson St, Ruth Harmon & Judy Hodges; Laura’s Beauty Salon, 803 Progess St; Marsay Beauty Shoppe, 106 Faculty; Stylette Beauty Salon, Bessie S. Sanderson, 300 EastContinue reading “Beauty Shops of Blacksburg”
Shopping in Blacksburg: Western Auto Store
The Western Auto Store in Blacksburg stood on the east side of North Main Street, between College Avenue and Jackson Street, with another location in Christiansburg. After World War II, it became a vital resource for the community, much like the Sears Catalog store. Each year before Christmas, children excitedly studied the toy catalog, theirContinue reading “Shopping in Blacksburg: Western Auto Store”
Maddie Lamb Tucker & Spout Spring House
Mrs Tucker owned the Spout Spring House, this early Blacksburg home stood above a spring that once provided water for the community and the young Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Its construction reflects early log-building traditions later concealed by weatherboarding. “Memories – Mattie Lamb Tucker” booklet (searchable pdf) contains a wealth of local Blacksburg History. Copies canContinue reading “Maddie Lamb Tucker & Spout Spring House”
Resource Series: Coinage & Currency
How did residents of Montgomery County, in Central Appalachia, Virginia, purchase essentials during the Colonial period and into the early years of the United States Republic? Colonial Virginia The British government restricted colonial Virginia from minting coins, printing paper currency, or establishing banks. Instead, silver and gold coins from England, Spain, Germany, and Portugal (knownContinue reading “Resource Series: Coinage & Currency”
Gathering Blacksburg History 