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Check In to the Past: Blacksburg’s Historic Hotels and Motels (1950 to 1980s)
As the quiet town of Blacksburg grew through the mid-20th century, so did the need for modern places for visitors to stay. Early Blacksburg was a small, rural community where travelers often relied on boarding… Read more
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VPI Chapel and Library
In 1909, Virginia Tech built its campus chapel, later repurposed as the university library in 1914. The building burned on August 31, 1953, while being dismantled to make way for the new library, later named… Read more
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Black Family of Blacksburg
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… Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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From Big Lick to Roanoke: Maps
Why feature maps of Roanoke when our focus is Montgomery County? Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Short snippets of historical information about Blacksburg.
Capturing and sharing the short bits of historical information centering on Blacksburg and the surrounding area. Images, maps, documents, obituaries, finding hints, and more will be included.
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