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Pearisburg and Giles County

English · Hardback

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Soon after Giles County was formed in 1806, George Pearis offered 53 acres, lumber, and stone to build the first courthouse. The building was constructed, and Pearisburg was established in 1808 at the geographic center of the county. The original courthouse was replaced in 1836 with the current brick structure that has been recently renovated and is still in use today. Giles County's story is one of water crossings and floods, agriculture, industrial development, railroads, tourism, and distinct communities isolated by the mountains and water. Natural resources, including mountains, springs, creeks, limestone cliffs, and 37 miles of the New River in Giles County, have shaped the settlement, industry, transportation, commerce, recreation, and tourism of the area. Photographs of life in each of these small communities depict the varied history of Giles County and those who have been drawn to this place.

Product details

Authors Terri L. Fisher
Publisher Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 16.07.2008
 
EAN 9781531633851
ISBN 978-1-5316-3385-1
No. of pages 130
Dimensions 175 mm x 250 mm x 12 mm
Weight 417 g
Subject Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

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