Links of Local Interest
Southwest Virginia history websites
Dickenson County ~ http://www.dickensonva.org/index.aspx?NID=257
Russell County Genealogy ~ www.russell.lib.va.us/local-history
Scott County ~ http://scottcountyva.info/
Washington County (Historical Society)~ http://hswcv.org/
Wise County ~ http://wisevahistoricalsoc.org/new/welcome-to-wise-county/
Clinch Mountain Websites
The Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area is the most biologically diverse tract under Commonwealth of Virginia control. Laurel Bed Lake and the waters of Tumbling Creek are popular for fishing. Hunting, camping, and hiking on this 25,477 acre tract are also allowed. www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=21
The Clinch Mountain Birding and Wildlife Loop running through four counties has been developed for public enjoyment by the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries. www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/loop.asp?trail=2&loop=MCM
The Carter Family Fold is the memorial music center at Hiltons, Virginia, where every weekend musicians perform for a packed house in the shadow of Clinch Mountain, celebrating this family that first recorded their old-time songs in 1927, thereby ushering in the commercial era of country music. www.carterfamilyfold.org/
Virginia History
The very useful Guide To Virginia Resources: http://www.areavibes.com/library/virginia-historical-resources/
Dickenson County ~ http://www.dickensonva.org/index.aspx?NID=257
Russell County Genealogy ~ www.russell.lib.va.us/local-history
Scott County ~ http://scottcountyva.info/
Washington County (Historical Society)~ http://hswcv.org/
Wise County ~ http://wisevahistoricalsoc.org/new/welcome-to-wise-county/
Clinch Mountain Websites
The Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area is the most biologically diverse tract under Commonwealth of Virginia control. Laurel Bed Lake and the waters of Tumbling Creek are popular for fishing. Hunting, camping, and hiking on this 25,477 acre tract are also allowed. www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=21
The Clinch Mountain Birding and Wildlife Loop running through four counties has been developed for public enjoyment by the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries. www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/loop.asp?trail=2&loop=MCM
The Carter Family Fold is the memorial music center at Hiltons, Virginia, where every weekend musicians perform for a packed house in the shadow of Clinch Mountain, celebrating this family that first recorded their old-time songs in 1927, thereby ushering in the commercial era of country music. www.carterfamilyfold.org/
Virginia History
The very useful Guide To Virginia Resources: http://www.areavibes.com/library/virginia-historical-resources/
