History Of Tazewell County And Southwest Virginia

Download or read book History of Tazewell County and Southwest Virginia, 1748-1920 written by William C. Pendleton and published by The Overmountain Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume has long been recognized as the definitive history of the area from 1748 to 1920. Divided into six distinct periods, it begins with the Aboriginal Period and ends with the Postbellum or Development Period, which details the immense growth in the Tazewell County area and other parts of Southwest Virginia. Numerous illustrations and photographs of early settlers, outstanding citizens of later periods, houses built when the county was young, and scenic views of Tazewell's beautiful landscape add interest and color to the outstanding work. This edition also includes an index with approximately 3,000 names.