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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CLT_puckett-cabin_Hillsville-VA.html
Puckett Cabin. Born in 1837, "Aunt" Orelena Hawks Puckett lived here during the latter of her 102 years. She was often heard to say, "The forest was green when I was a-born and I'm green yet." A bride at 16, Puckett and her hus…
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Caroll County. Carroll County has been richly productive of traditional musicians for generations. Legendary musical families have lived in Carroll since the late colonial period, including the Stonemans, Meyers, Meltons, and Edmonds families. The…
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During the 1842 session of the Virginia General Assembly, despite opposition, John Carroll successfully sponsored a bill partitioning Grayson County and forming a new county, thus fulfilling his campaign pledge. Local tradition holds that the Cont…
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Wythe County
Area 479 Square Miles
Formed in 1789 from Montgomery, and named for George Wythe, signer of the Declaration Of Independence. New River flows through this county.
Carroll County
Area 458 Square Miles
Formed in 1842 from Grayso…
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This place became the county seat when Carroll County was formed. The first court was held here, 1842; A. W. C. Nowlin was the first judge. The courthouse, built in 1872, was remodeled some years ago. The town was incorporated in 1900 and recharte…