Smyth County Virginia History and Traditions

<p>This work begins in the 1700s prior to the county’s establishment and records interesting incidents and major historic events of the day as well as the names and character of many early settlers. There are also rare documents such as Colonel John Buchanan’s journal William Campbell’s letter to his wife and the Tory warning to Campbell. The history then describes the first permanent settlement and the tumultuous times of Dunmore’s War and the American Revolution. Genealogical data and family history are woven into the narrative throughout the volume. This is a complete and relatively modern history which includes aerial view photographs. Chapters include: Head of Holston Surveys Col. John Buchanan’s Journal Permanent Settlement Dunmore’s War The Revolution County Organization Political Notations Churches Schools Newspapers Industries Banks Transportation The War between the States Negroes of Smyth World War Southwestern State Hospital Towns Benjamin Franklin Buchanan Villages and Communities and Laurel Farm. The original index is retained and lists nearly any name or subject you will want to find.</p>