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.
Category Archives: Churches
Rev. Robert Burwell Nelson
The young daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Robert Burwell Nelson, of Virginia, was christened yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Protestant Episcopal Church, Roland Park, by the Rev. John G. Sadtler, rector of the church. She received the name of Rosalie Rutherfoord for her mother’s aunt, Mrs. Alexander Hawksley Rutherfoord. Mrs. Nelson was formerly Miss SallieContinue reading “Rev. Robert Burwell Nelson”
Gathering Blacksburg History 