Family stories say the mill was built sometime before 1860 along the waters of Spruce Run in Goodwin’s Ferry, Giles County, Virginia. Writing this in 2018, which would be at the very least 158 years later, I wonder if we’ll ever find the true history of the mill. Following is … Continue reading →
The motive power for the Powhatan Arrow was built by the Roanoke Shops of Norfolk and Western located in Roanoke, Virginia. The train was given its name from a name submission contest offered by Norfolk and Western, the winner of which was Mr. Leonard Allen Scott of Dry Branch, … Continue reading →
History of The Scott Family in Spruce Run (1795 – 2018) # 1 Our first documented residents of Spruce Run were: Great-great-great grandparents, Henry O. and Elizabeth Criner Scott Documented by 1940 newspaper article noting that Henry built the ferry that crossed the river between Spruce Run and Pulaski County. … Continue reading →
These Are the Women We Come From They are faces in photographs, heads all held high Not afraid to look life in the eye With a spirit even hard times couldn’t tame And I know that this same blood is in me And I meet their gaze one by bone Eyes strong … Continue reading →